Orthopedics - Ankle and Foot Physician

A 155-bed community-based teaching hospital in Southwest Georgia with a thriving physician group.

Regional Health System s Sterling Orthopedic Group is currently seeking a full-time Orthopedic surgeon who specializes in feet and ankles to join an established practice with three other board-certified orthopedic physicians, including additional support from mid-levels.

• Salary:
  Guaranteed salary is competitive and commensurate with experience; plus, an annual 3% cost-of-living adjustment
• Bonus: 100% of shared practice profits
• Call:
  Call required 7 days/month, including general ortho; extra pay for extra call Schedule:
  Monday Friday 8am-5pm; time split equally between clinic and OR
  • Opportunity to precept medical students and residents
• Facility details:
  The Sterling Orthopedic Clinic is located within walking distance of the hospital campus; 24/7 access to physicians lounge with meals provided; a 24-hour all-access employee fitness center; and a state-of-the-art Medical Education Center with simulation rooms, a conference center, and more.

Benefits:

• Generous student loan repayment assistance if needed
• Paid health insurance in exchange for precepting residents and medical students
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Optional participation in supplemental benefits package, including retirement match, for W-2 hospital employees
• Paid house-hunting and relocation
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• CME allowance and CME paid time off
• Paid time off annually, plus holidays

Requirements:

• Completion or upcoming completion of orthopedic residency and a foot and ankle fellowship
• Required Certifications/Licensures:
  Board-certified physician or board certification eligible (if eligible, must obtain board certification within 5 years);
  Georgia Medical License or participation in Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Other:

• We are not currently accepting candidates needing visa sponsor ships for this specialty.

For more information, please contact John Nyquist at: