Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Jefferson Health
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Job Description
Job Details
Jefferson Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon with fellowship training to join our growing, high-volume academic trauma program at our Level I Trauma Center. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a dynamic, collegial environment with the support of a fully accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program.
Job Description
- Dedicated trauma and block OR time Monday–Friday
- 1:5 call schedule, with residents taking first call
- Postoperative clinic and resident support provided
- Dedicated APC support
- Approximately 320 operative cases per year
- Excellent infrastructure and collaboration across trauma, orthopedics, anesthesia, and critical care teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive base salary with RVU-based incentive structure
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and malpractice coverage
- Sign-on bonus available
- Academic appointment and research opportunities through Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- 2-3 years of experience preferred
- Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
- Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Commitment to education, research, and excellence in patient care
About Jefferson Health
Jefferson Health is a nationally recognized academic health system, home to a Level I Trauma Center and a robust orthopedic residency program committed to advancing clinical innovation and education. Our mission is to improve lives through exceptional care, teaching, and research.
Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health is nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serving patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.
Key skills/competency
- Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
- Trauma Care
- Surgical Procedures
- Patient Care
- Medical Licensure (PA)
- Academic Medicine
- Research
- Resident Education
- Clinical Collaboration
- RVU Incentive Models
How to Get Hired at Jefferson Health
- Research Jefferson Health's mission: Understand their commitment to patient care, education, and research to align your application.
- Tailor your resume for trauma surgery: Highlight your fellowship training, experience in high-volume trauma, and surgical expertise.
- Emphasize academic contributions: Showcase any experience in resident education, clinical research, or academic appointments in your application materials.
- Prepare for collaborative interview questions: Be ready to discuss your ability to work within multidisciplinary teams (anesthesia, critical care, orthopedics).
- Demonstrate commitment to patient excellence: Articulate your passion for improving lives through compassionate, high-quality orthopedic trauma care.
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