Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon | Level II Trauma Center | Physician-Owned Practice
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Job description
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – Level II Trauma Center
A well-established physician-owned orthopedic practice in the Orlando Metro Area is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide specialized surgical and non-surgical care in a Level II Trauma Center environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma physician who enjoys a high-acuity clinical setting and collaborative, multidisciplinary care.
The practice provides comprehensive orthopedic services across joint replacement, spine, sports medicine, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, general orthopedics, regenerative medicine, and orthopedic trauma.
The successful physician will work alongside specialists in emergency medicine, critical care, neurosurgery, and other surgical disciplines while managing complex traumatic orthopedic injuries.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Physician-owned orthopedic practice
- Level II Trauma Center
- Fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma opportunity
- Comprehensive orthopedic patient population
- Complex traumatic injury management
- Multidisciplinary clinical environment
- Shared orthopedic trauma call
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance may be available
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat complex traumatic orthopedic injuries
Perform urgent and emergent orthopedic procedures
Participate in a shared orthopedic trauma call rotation
Collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, neurosurgery, and other specialties
Develop individualized treatment plans based on injury severity and patient needs
Coordinate perioperative and postoperative trauma care
Participate in trauma quality-improvement initiatives
Support trauma registry and patient-safety activities
Maintain accurate EMR documentation
Participate in resident and medical student education when applicable
Maintain current knowledge of orthopedic trauma and acute-care advances
Communicate effectively with patients, families, referring physicians, and multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma preferred/required based on credentialing
Current Florida medical license or eligibility for Florida licensure
Current ATLS certification
ATLS Instructor certification preferred
Strong orthopedic trauma surgical skills
Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills
Ability to perform effectively in a high-acuity environment
Commitment to patient-centered, multidisciplinary care
Preferred:
2+ years of post-fellowship orthopedic trauma experience
Previous Level II Trauma Center experience
Experience with trauma registries and quality-improvement programs
Familiarity with ACS trauma verification standards
Teaching experience with residents or medical students
Working Hours
Schedule includes a shared orthopedic trauma call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as applicable.