You would join an established, subspecialized orthopedic group that has grown from a general practice into a team of focused surgeons. The group is described as approachable and easy to work with, a set of colleagues who like to work, support each other, and go home. Partners refer freely to one another based on comfort and interest, which is how much of the hand referral volume is generated internally.
The group includes surgeons across the major orthopedic subspecialties. You would be the dedicated hand surgeon, filling a subspecialty the group has been without for two years.
| Subspecialty | Surgeons |
|---|---|
| Sports medicine (surgical) | 3 |
| Trauma | 3 |
| Total joints | 2 |
| General orthopedics | 1 |
| Pediatric orthopedics | 1 |
| Foot and ankle | 1 |
| Hand | Open, this position |
The department is led by the department head, a total joint surgeon who remains in active clinical practice.
APPs are integrated across the group, both in the OR as first assists and in clinic. Support staffing is built around each surgeon.
The practice operates on a collaborative, outcome-based model. Surgeons hand cases to one another when a colleague is a better fit, and no one is expected to work outside their comfort zone to stay busy. The recruiter and department leadership describe the orthopedic group as one of the most approachable and cohesive in the system.
The department reports no significant leadership or organizational changes in the past 24 months. The group is focused on finding a surgeon who fits the team and intends to build a long-term practice in the community.