Come to live and work, where others vacation!
Starting Salary $495,000 - $901,000 guaranteed for 2 years plus RVU bonus, 7 Weeks PTO, Q6-7 call.
About Us:
Cayuga Health is a well-established and highly respected orthopedic practice in the Finger Lakes region. Our team is comprised of 7 orthopedic surgeons and 12 orthopedic physician assistants. Our hospital is not a trauma center but a robust community hospital. We offer a full spectrum of orthopedic services, including sports medicine, joint replacement, upper extremity, foot and ankle, and general orthopedics.
Position Highlights:
- Full-time or part-time opportunity available
- Salary Range: 495,000 - 901,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
- Generous PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice insurance coverage
- Opportunity for professional growth and leadership roles
- Supportive team environment with advanced technology, robotics, and resources
- Call is 1:6
Qualifications:
- Completion of U.S. accredited medical program
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship is preferred.
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork
- Excellent surgical skills and clinical judgment
Key responsibilities:
- Patient Care
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
- Prescribe medication and other appropriate therapies
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
- Perform medical procedures and surgeries when necessary
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Provide patient education
- Communication
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
- Documentation
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion
- Clinical Expertise
- Stay current with latest medical research, treatments and technologies
- Participate in CME and peer review activities
- Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
- Work collaboratively with Advanced Practice Providers
- Participate in the education of clinical learners (residents, APP students, etc)
- Quality and Safety
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
- Ensure safe care is provided to all patients
- Ethical and Professional Standards
- Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards of medical practice
- Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy
- Comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate MD or DO from an accredited medical school required
- Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
- Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
- Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration;
- Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system
- DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence based medicine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassion, empathy and a commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and CME.
Working conditions:
- Hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility setting
- May include on call and weekend shifts as required.