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Job Summary

Our client is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to manage a high-volume caseload, including a variety of surgical procedures and clinical evaluations. This position entails seeing 30 to 40 patients per day in clinics and performing 15 to 20 surgical procedures daily at designated surgical centers. The successful candidate will exhibit strong capabilities in hand-specialized surgeries while handling a general orthopedic caseload, including shoulders, elbows, knees, and joint procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new patient referrals, conduct routine follow-ups, and perform post-operative checks.
• Perform surgeries at surgical centers with a focus on hand-specialized and general orthopedic cases.
• Travel to various designated clinical facilities across the metropolitan area, working at one facility per day.
• Produce detailed legal and medical documentation for workers' compensation and no-fault proceedings.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New York State Medical License.
• Active New York State Workers' Compensation Board number or willingness to obtain one within 1-2 months.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hand Surgery with the ability to manage upper extremity and general orthopedic cases independently.
• Excellent report writing skills to withstand medical-legal scrutiny.

Experience

• Preference for mid-career physicians with post-fellowship or post-graduate experience.
• Experience in private practice, ASC, or academic hospital settings is highly preferred.

Skills

• Comprehensive training and specialization in Hand Surgery.
• Proven competency in handling broader shoulder and elbow cases.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.