Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon in Ohio - $908k base salary + $100k Sign on Bonus + bonuses

OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon to join our hospital-employed practice. The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in sports medicine with expertise in shoulder and knee arthroscopy, and an interest in expanding services to include elbow and hip arthroscopy. This is an excellent opportunity to grow a high-demand sports medicine program within a well-established orthopedic group supported by a strong referral network.

COMPENSATION:

• Option : Base salary of $685,202 (50%tile MGMA for those just completing training) with additional compensation for experience, guaranteed for 2 years. Can be switched to a wRVU production contract when exceeding target.

• Option : Base salary of $908,411 (75%tile MGMA) guaranteed for one year and then switched to a wRVU production contract.

5% less for those not yet boarded, salary adjusted accordingly upon board certification

2-year contract also includes:

• Vacation: 29 PTO (paid time off) days. Additional 5 days PTO when producing 75%tile wRVUs.
• CME/Books & Journals: 5 days PTO and up to $5000
• Deferred compensation: 457b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $23,500 year before taxes. No matching.
• Retirement / Savings Plan: 403b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $23,500 year before taxes under age 50 and $31,000 for over age 50. SOMC matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base pay.
• Moving Expense: $10,000 paid to moving company

• Malpractice Insurance Coverage: in a claims made insurance, in an amount of $2,000,000, per claim/$6,000,000, aggregate
• Health Insurance: physician pays small premium, deducted from paycheck
• Liquidated Damages: 70 mile and 2 year non-compete clause or liquidated damages of one year salary

• Bonus Incentives: excellent bonus incentives up to 10% of salary
• Medical School Loan Repayment: repay up to $200,000 ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment)
• Sign on Bonus: 15% of base salary up to $100,000 (paid when contract signed and forgiven over 2-4 years depending on amount of bonus)
• Residency/Fellowship Stipend: Up to $25,000 paid in quarterly payment during final 2 years of training

PRACTICE INFO:

• Practice Location

• SOMC Orthopedic Associates

• Office Hours/Work Schedule

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• No evening or weekend office hours

• Staffing

• 6 providers, 8 clinical staff (CMA, LPN, Ortho Techs), 4 front office, 2 surgery schedulers, radiology, and athletic training support

• Call Schedule/CERP (if applicable)

• Call is 1:4

• Case Load

• 25-40 patients/day in clinic
• Office procedure volume varies. Joint injections, aspirations, pin removals, cast application/removal
• 4-8 procedures/day in hospital

• Sports Medicine:
  Opportunity to lead and grow the sports medicine service line. The ideal candidate will perform advanced procedures such as:
  • Shoulder and knee arthroscopy
  • Complex ligament reconstruction and/or revision
  • Meniscal debridement and repair
  • Chondroplasty and cartilage restoration
  • Rotator cuff/labral repairs
  • Additional procedures such as elbow and hip arthroscopy would be welcomed additions
• Trauma:
  SOMC manages a steady volume of community trauma. While we are not a designated trauma center, we treat:
  • Long bone, periarticular, pediatric, periprosthetic, and hand/foot fractures
  • Proximal humerus and hip fractures are especially common
  • Most open fractures and complex pelvic/acetabular trauma are referred out
• Joint Replacement Surgery:
  Opportunity to perform primary and revision joint arthroplasty including:
  • Knee, hip, and shoulder replacement
  • Collaboration with a fellowship-trained arthroplasty specialist
  • Elbow arthroplasty could be a valuable addition to our offerings

(Practice Profile Information)

• Hand Surgery:
  Current services include:
  • Carpal and cubital tunnel release
  • Compression neuropathy management
  • Soft tissue mass excisions and thumb CMC arthroplasty
  • Opportunities to expand into flexor tendon repair, Dupuytren's contracture management, and ligamentous wrist repair
• Pediatrics:
  No inpatient pediatric cases. Outpatient pediatric sports procedures desired, including:
  • Arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder
  • Patellofemoral realignment
  • Chondral lesion management
  • Fracture care and benign lesion excision
• Foot & Ankle Surgery:
  Most procedures currently handled by in-house podiatrists, though orthopedic collaboration is welcome, especially in:
  • Ankle arthroscopy
  • Ligament repair/reconstruction
  • Chondral lesion management
  • Spine:
    • No spine surgery performed in-house. Cases referred to regional neurosurgeons, supported by on-site pain management services.

• Equipment

• Office: Cast saw & x-ray
• Hospital: Computers in every room, CPMs, patient lifts, air mats for safe patient handling, Hana table, Wixon, Beach chair, peg board positioning devices in surgery. Mini c arm and standard c arm.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

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Hospital Beds: 248 staffed Service Area: 250,000 Not-for-profit established in 1966 Employs: over 3,000 Medical Staff: 300+

Teaching opportunities: SOMC has Medical Students, Residents, and Advanced Practitioner trainees. Staff are eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Teaching opportunities: SOMC has Medical Students, Residents, and Advanced Practitioner trainees. Staff are eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Compensation Information:
Starting at $685202.00 / Annually