Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Visas Accepted

N/A

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery

Practice Details

Sanford Health is currently seeking a BC/BE Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon. Sanford Health is the largest rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation and the largest employer in the Dakotas.
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• Sanford’s Orthopedic Department is comprised of 21 orthopedic/hand physicians (plus 5 Podiatrists) and 22 APPs (plus 1 Podiatry APP) practicing in a 30,000 square foot orthopedic clinic.
• Orthopedic specialty hospital with 10 ORs, 36 exam rooms, dedicated inpatient orthopedic unit; full radiology support, over 9800 surgeries annually
• Comprehensive Therapy services
• Majority of primary total joints are same day. Navigation and Robotic surgery available.
• Level 1 trauma center located 4 miles from Orthopedic Center with 3 fellowship trained Ortho trauma surgeons (opportunity for traumaplasty cases)
• Comprehensive Multidisciplinary support at both campuses.
• Large referral network within and outside the enterprise
• Orthopedic Surgery residency program; teaching opportunities available

Community Description

As a thriving city with a small-town feel, Fargo and the adjacent metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, Fargo balances quality of life and a low cost of living with a safe, picturesque environment. A variety of schools and universities, a vibrant business community and a robust downtown are just a few reasons why people love to call the Fargo area home.

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgery Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide pre-, intra-, and postoperative care and perform orthopedic surgical procedures for patients of all ages - except where specifically excluded from practice.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways: An applicant who has just completed a residency or Fellowship shall provide his/her residency or Fellowship log. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 24 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 200 orthopedic surgery procedures in the last 24 months. OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s hospital-based clinical activity for the past 24 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 200 orthopedic surgery procedures in the last 24 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion of a hospital affiliated orthopedic surgical residency program or a clinical Fellowship of at least five years’ duration accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above may be considered by the; Credentials Committee; Physician Executive or Medical Affairs Committee; and the Board of Directors or the Board of Governors. Certification by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. For those applicants that are not board certified at the time of application, but who have completed their residency training within the last five years; must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless appropriate governing Board (Refer to each entities policy for grandfather exceptions) waives such requirement.

Compensation

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, paid time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance

Recruiter Information

Kathleen Tschida | Katie Tschida, Physician Recruiter

Phone: +1 (701) 2346539 Or kathleen.tschida@sanfordhealth.org

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.