Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Surgery
Salem, Oregon, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Salem, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/18/24

Department: Salem Health Orthopedics

Position Type: Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Shift Type: Days

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us:

This position serves in a full-time capacity providing comprehensive general orthopedic services to include inpatient consults, surgical cases and office visits with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment for musculoskeletal injuries and disorders that are caused by or affect athletic performance. In addition to performing surgical procedures, these professionals also offer nonsurgical treatments, provide athletes with nonsurgical rehabilitation strategies and counsel them on lifestyle changes that can support recovery and/or help them manage a particular condition. As a sports orthopedic surgeon, you demonstrate your commitment to providing the best care to all patients at all times. You are committed to evidence-based diagnosis and treatment and hold yourself to the highest standards of professionalism and team based care. You partner with both clinical and support services team members to ensure careful diagnosis and treatment is offered with what is best for the patient and their family in mind, together with stewardship of the organization’s resources to achieve sustainable and stable healthcare for our communities.

You may be a qualified candidate if you:

  • Degree of doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine at an American Committee on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
  • Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency
  • Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Orthopedic Sports Medicine fellowship.
  • Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Shoulder and Elbow fellowship accepted.

Licenses/ Certification/ Registration:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Oregon
  • Board Eligible/Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery;
  • Board Eligible/Board Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery;

Total Rewards Offerings:

  • Up to $20,000 start bonus
  • Up to $100,000 student loan repayment
  • $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
  • 200 hours paid time off (PTO) + 40 hours for CME
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Life insurance; Short and long-term disability
  • 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness center at Salem Health main campus with 24/7 badge access
  • Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Why Salem Health?

  • Not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 644 acute-care beds
  • Largest private employer in the state of Oregon
  • Level II trauma center and Life Flight hub
  • Busiest emergency department on the West Coast
  • Magnet® designation
  • EPIC EMR
  • Designated as a Top Workplace in Oregon
  • Community members honored Salem Health nine times in the “2022 Best of the Mid-Valley” awards
  • Live amidst Oregon's Wine Country in the beautiful Willamette Valley
  • 1-hour drive to the Pacific Ocean, 1.5-hour drive to Mt. Hood, and a 45-minute drive to Portland
  • To learn more about our wonderful community and the beautiful state of Oregon visit [Register to View]

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [Register to View]