Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Total Joints

Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Total Joints

Job Summary:

Recruiting a Total Joint Replacement Surgeon to join a private practice group in Portsmouth, NH.

The Total Joint Replacement Surgeon will be responsible for performing primary hip and knee arthroplasty procedures, with the opportunity to expand into outpatient and revision joint replacement surgeries. The position offers the unique opportunity to help lead and grow a world-class outpatient joint replacement program within a well-established independent orthopaedic group. The surgeon will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and have access to state-of-the-art surgical and imaging facilities.
 

Qualified Candidates:
Education & Training:

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency program
• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction/Arthroplasty required

Licensure & Certification:

• Active medical license (or eligibility) in the State of New Hampshire
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• DEA license and professional liability insurance as required by state and practice policy

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Interest and experience in outpatient joint replacements
• Commitment to multidisciplinary care and clinical excellence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

About Portsmouth Regional Hospital:

• 220-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma Center
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with hospital-based rapid follow-up Stroke Clinic
• 24/7 full-service ER
• 2 freestanding ERs
• 24/7 dedicated inpatient hospitalist program
• 24/7 dedicated inpatient intensivist program
• Internal medicine, family medicine and psychiatry residency programs with Tufts University Affiliation
• 30-bed inpatient psychiatric unit including 16 involuntary beds

Community:
Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a seacoast city and sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, which divides the states of New Hampshire and Maine.  Portsmouth is at the core of a metropolitan region that includes several small cities and towns.  As the nation’s third oldest city, Portsmouth offers:

• A community rich in history and abundant with cultural activities
• Small-town charm
• A host of outdoor activities and major cities
• Top-notch educational institutions-both public and private
• No sales tax or state income tax
• Only an hour away from Boston or Portland
• Four seasons of weather