Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon | Orlando, FL Metro | Level II Trauma Center
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Job description
A well-established physician-owned orthopedic practice in the Orlando, Florida Metro Area is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide specialized care at a Level II Trauma Center.
This opportunity is ideal for a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeon who enjoys managing complex traumatic injuries and practicing in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
The physician will provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for orthopedic trauma patients while collaborating with specialists across emergency medicine, critical care, neurosurgery, and orthopedics.
The practice offers a collaborative physician environment with broad orthopedic expertise across joint replacement, spine, sports medicine, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, regenerative medicine, general orthopedics, and trauma.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage complex traumatic orthopedic injuries.
Perform urgent orthopedic trauma procedures as clinically appropriate.
Participate in a shared orthopedic trauma call rotation.
Collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, neurosurgery, and other specialists.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on injury severity and patient needs.
Coordinate perioperative and postoperative care.
Participate in trauma quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to trauma registry and patient-safety activities.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation.
Participate in resident and medical student education when applicable.
Maintain current knowledge of advances in orthopedic trauma.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, referring physicians, and clinical teams.
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma.
Current Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure.
Current ATLS certification.
Strong orthopedic trauma surgical skills and clinical judgment.
Ability to perform effectively in a high-acuity environment.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred:
2+ years of post-fellowship orthopedic trauma experience.
Level II Trauma Center experience.
ATLS Instructor certification.
Experience with trauma registries and quality improvement programs.
Familiarity with ACS trauma verification processes.
Resident/medical student teaching experience.
Working Hours
Schedule includes participation in a shared orthopedic trauma call rotation, including:
Nights
Weekends
Holidays
Call frequency and schedule to be discussed with qualified candidates.
Skills
Acute Orthopedic Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Fracture Management
Level II Trauma Care
Complex Orthopedic Injuries
Surgical Critical Care Collaboration