Traumaplasty Surgeon

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here).

Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

The Orthopaedic Department at Hennepin Healthcare seeks a fellowship-trained traumaplasty surgeon to join our group. New graduates and mid-career arthroplasty and trauma surgeons are welcome to apply. Our practice emphasizes close collaboration among department surgeons regarding patient care and teaching. We seek someone who wants to provide specialized care to a diverse population, while benefiting from our highly collegial group.

Call will be approximately 1:8 general orthopaedic level 1 adult and pediatric trauma call, including damage control hand trauma and infections. Our center does not perform digit replants/revascularization, and all spine care is managed by our Neurosurgeons. Opportunity exists to pass non-subspecialty cases to partners as circumstances permit.

• We are a closely knit group of outstanding Orthopaedic specialists including 10 fellowship trained Surgeons and 11 APPs, all deeply focused on the mission of Hennepin Healthcare: partnering with our community to ensure access to outstanding care
• We comprise a team of clinicians with a wide range of experience and specialties/special interests.
• We proudly train the next generation of Orthopaedic professionals with active teaching programs for students, APPs, residents, and fellows (Trauma and Hand)
• We have an active clinical research program
• Physician members are eligible for academic or clinician appointment at the University of Minnesota

• You’ll belong to a collegial group committed to expert care, education, research, and systems improvement
• You’ll have the privilege to work with patients from diverse socioeconomic, gender, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

The Twin Cities offer an exceptional quality of life, combining the cultural, dining, arts, and professional opportunities of a major metropolitan area with abundant parks, lakes, trails, and easy access to the outdoors. With excellent schools, vibrant neighborhoods, major professional sports, a strong healthcare and academic community, and four distinct seasons, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.

• MD or DO degree
• Current (or eligible for) license to practice as a physician in the State of Minnesota
• Board certified/board eligible
• Successful completion of an ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency
• Successful completion of an ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC accredited Traumaplasty, Arthroplasty, or Trauma fellowship

• Required skills:
  
  competence in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, arthroplasty for fracture, management of prosthetic joint infection, wide competence in general orthopaedic trauma and temporizing hand-call…