Orthopedic Surgeon – Trauma Apple Valley, California
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Job description
Are you a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon seeking a high-volume, impactful role in a collaborative hospital-based setting? We are partnering with an established surgical medical group supporting a Level III Trauma Center in the High Desert region of Southern California. This role offers the unique opportunity to manage approximately 2,700 trauma patients annually, work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary surgical team, and directly contribute to the growth and development of orthopedic surgical services in a supportive, community-focused environment.
We are seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon with experience in both general orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma management. You will evaluate and treat musculoskeletal trauma, perform surgical interventions (including fracture fixation), provide ED/trauma consultations, and manage both operative and nonoperative treatments.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide orthopedic consultations for emergency department and trauma service patients.
• Manage operative and nonoperative treatment of fractures, dislocations, and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Participate in orthopedic trauma call coverage per the agreed clinical schedule.
• Collaborate with trauma surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, and anesthesiologists.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation adhering to hospital quality and safety standards.
Qualifications
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency program.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Eligible to obtain an unrestricted California medical license and hospital surgical privileges.
• Preferred: Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma or substantial clinical experience in a Level I, II, or III Trauma Center.
Skills
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.