Surgery - General Physician

Well-established employed physician group in Central Pennsylvania is seeking to recruit an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join the team in Lewisburg, PA.

Qualifications:

• Practice comprised of 8 surgeons, and 8 physician assistants with a 30+ year established community practice. This opportunity is available due to program expansion.
• Outpatient practice is provided at a newly renovated office on the hospital campus which includes an ASC, with additional 4 satellite office locations.
• Newly constructed orthopedic inpatient floor.
• Surgeries performed at Evangelical Community Hospital and The Evangelical Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Physician designed compensation model with generous sign on bonus and moving expenses.
• Generous CME allowance.
• New fellows encouraged to apply. Great mentorship opportunity.
• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D,
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage included with employment.

About Lewisburg:

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, in Lewisburg, Pa., lies in the heart of the Central Susquehanna Valley. We serve the residents of Lycoming, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties, and beyond. Lewisburg is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to Bucknell University. We are proud of our top-ranked public schools, low crime rates, affordable cost of living, and our open spaces.

About WellSpan Health:

WellSpan Health?s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,700 employed providers, 250 locations, nine-award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

For confidential and immediate consideration contact:
Stew Sampsel, Physician Recruiter
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• Provides surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care to patients. Provides appropriate follow up care.
• Consults with resident staff and/or Hospital staff physicians as needed.
• Participates in on-call schedule for orthopedic services in the practice and/or hospital setting
• Assists with developing and maintaining departmental quality assessment and continuing education programs.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties such as recommending policy and program changes, coordinating patient care and educational activities, and assisting with the development of innovative projects.
• Documents patient encounters promptly in the office and hospital setting according to standards determined by WellSpan Medical Group

• Participates in Medical Staff activities as required and/or as requested.
• Observes the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Hospital and the Medical Staff.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Assists with the medical education program at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

• Occupational Hazards - Exposure
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required

• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required

• Certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Upon Hire Required and
• Completion of an appropriate residency program. Upon Hire Required and
• Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of one or more WellSpan hospitals. Upon Hire Required

• Clinical skills and knowledge of emergency medicine techniques and occupational medicine.
• Teaching skills.