Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon – Joint Replacement (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for patients with degenerative and traumatic conditions affecting the hip, knee, and other major joints. This role focuses on primary and revision joint arthroplasty, perioperative management, and long-term functional outcomes, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with degenerative joint disease, arthritis, and joint-related musculoskeletal conditions
• Perform primary and revision joint replacement procedures, including hip and knee arthroplasty, consistent with training and privileges
• Utilize minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, or advanced surgical techniques as appropriate
• Provide non-operative management including injections, physical therapy planning, and medical optimization
• Manage perioperative and postoperative care, including complications and recovery planning
• Participate in emergency and on-call orthopedic coverage as required
• Interpret diagnostic studies including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and other imaging
• Collaborate with anesthesiology, hospitalists, physical therapy, nursing, and case management teams
• Educate patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, and expected outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program
• Fellowship training in adult reconstruction or joint replacement surgery
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in primary and revision joint arthroplasty
• Strong clinical judgment and advanced surgical skills
• Ability to manage complex orthopedic cases and comorbid patients
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety

Work Environment

• Hospital operating rooms, outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and inpatient units
• Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina for operative cases
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and clinical care

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.

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