Orthopedic Surgeon - General

Wichita, KS

General orthopedic surgeon for a federal teaching hospital in Wichita. Joints, fractures and a steady adult case mix, without private-practice overhead.

The Community

Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, a friendly and affordable metro of nearly 400,000 known as the Air Capital of the World. The cost of living runs about 11% below the national average and home values sit well below the national median, so your income goes a long way. You get the Keeper of the Plains and the Arkansas River trails, Botanica, the Wichita Art Museum, Old Town dining and nightlife, Big 12-level basketball at Wichita State, strong public and private schools, and more than 140 miles of paved bike and walking paths.

Getting Here

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) is about 15 minutes from the facility, with nonstop service to 15 cities on six airlines, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Nashville.

The Facility

A full-service federal medical center and teaching hospital serving Veterans across 59 counties of Kansas. The orthopedic service treats arthritis, joint replacement, sports injuries, tendon and ligament repair, fractures and degenerative disease, with clinic, inpatient and emergency department consultation and a dedicated surgical suite.

5500 E. Kellogg Ave, Wichita, KS 67218

Responsibilities

• Provide general orthopedic care to adult patients in clinic, in the operating room and on inpatient and emergency department consults
• Perform total joint arthroplasty (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopy and fracture care
• Develop and document treatment plans and coordinate care with primary care, rehabilitation and surgical teams
• Schedule needed procedures promptly after consultation and provide pre- and post-operative care
• Supervise residents or mid-level providers in clinic as assigned, and take part in quality and peer review

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Active, full and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state
• No history of a restricted, suspended, revoked, surrendered or denied medical license in any state
• Recent experience in total joint arthroplasty and orthopedic fracture/trauma care preferred
• Documented training history with any gaps explained

Schedule

Monday through Friday daytime clinic and operating room schedule (clinic hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM). On-call requirements will be confirmed with the final contract. Local surgeons and surgeons available for scheduled travel blocks are both welcome. Contract position.

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