Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description

**Job description (accepting J1 and H1b)**

**Overview**

*At Essen Health Care, we care for that!*

*As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.*

*Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!*

**Orthopedic Surgeon Job Responsibilities:**

* Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system.
* Prescribes course of treatment for patients with injuries, disorders, or malformations and performs required surgery.
* Conducts and supervises direct patient care, including some non-surgical treatment options.
* Plans and executes disease prevention and health promotion programs.
* Exercises command of medical units as provided by law and regulations.
* Conduct medical research on new injuries or diseases, and conducts, supervises, and participates in medical education and training of other medical personnel.
* Participates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner.
* Provides outpatient consultation and hospital consultation services.
* Maintains CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board.
* Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
* Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

**Orthopedic Surgeon Qualifications / Skills:**

* Documentation skills
* Analyzing information
* Decision-making
* Listening
* Verbal communication
* Patient services
* Building relationships
* Discretion
* Bedside manner

**Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:**

* Completion of a residency in orthopedic surgery in an ACGME approved program
* Current BC/BE in orthopedic surgery (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery)
* Valid state medical license as MD or DO
* Valid DEA certificate
* 2 years’ experience working full-time as an orthopedic surgeon

Equal Opportunity Employer

***Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.***

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $320,000.00 – $350,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person