Orthopedic Surgeon Career Opportunity – Elizabethtown, Ky - Norton Medical Group

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Norton Orthopedic Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare, is recruiting a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a focus on total general orthopedics, joint replacement, or sports medicine.

Norton Orthopedic Institute’s comprehensive team of fellowship-trained physicians and advanced practice providers specializes in adult orthopedic care, including adult total joint replacement, general orthopedics, sports medicine and orthopedic oncology. The team provides services throughout Greater Louisville, supporting Norton Healthcare’s system of seven adult acute-care facilities in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Norton Healthcare was the first system in the country to be designated an Advanced Center of Excellence for Orthopedics & Spine by DNV.

The selected candidate will join an established group of practices, supported by front office and clinical staff, and receiving referrals from a large network of providers. Nurses specialized in orthopedics serve as navigators to help support patients through their clinical and surgical journey.

Norton Healthcare provides nearly 60% of the health care for Greater Louisville, and accounts for nearly 47% of the inpatient and outpatient orthopedic market share. Norton Orthopedic Institute currently uses advanced technology and continues to evaluate opportunities to further support physicians and practitioners.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Shared call schedule rotation based on the orthopedic needs of the assigned campus
• Full-time position supporting clinical and surgical schedule five days a week
• Inpatient consultations and surgical care of patients admitted to assigned facilities
• Provide outpatient care in our ambulatory offices
• Ambulatory and surgical practice are supported by advanced practice providers
• Competitive base salary with opportunity to earn an annual bonus
• Relocation incentive and sign-on bonus for providers relocating from outside Greater Louisville

PROVIDER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Norton Provider Leadership Academy
• Leadership councils
• Clinical research support
• Chronic disease task forces
• Operational and electronic health record efficiency improvement
• Provider well-being program
• Community education
• Clinical quality initiatives

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran

REQUIREMENTS

• Medical degree/diploma
• Residency/fellowship certification
• Kentucky medical license or license eligible

About Norton Orthopedic Institute

Norton Orthopedic Institute provides advanced orthopedic care for all bones and joints, and for people of all ages. Norton Orthopedic Institute is made up of board-certified physicians — many of whom are fellowship trained — who work together with therapists, physical rehabilitation specialists, primary care physicians, neurologists, certified athletic trainers and other care providers to offer a full range of multidisciplinary orthopedic services. These specialists practice a team approach in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of bone and joint conditions and injuries. Norton Healthcare is the first health system in the nation to be recognized as an Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence by DNV. Norton Orthopedic Institute’s hip and knee replacement program has been certified as an Orthopedic Center of Excellence by DNV, as meeting guidelines of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. With locations throughout Greater Louisville, including Southern Indiana, Norton Orthopedic Institute offers several specialty centers focused on providing expertise in general orthopedics, joint replacement, injuries, trauma, pediatrics, oncology, spinal conditions and sports health. More information is available at NortonOrthopedicInstitute.com.

About Norton Medical Group

Norton Medical Group maintains nearly 30 years of experience operating physician practices and Norton Immediate Care Centers throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. A division of Norton Healthcare, Norton Medical Group provides comprehensive management and support services to its medical providers and locations. More than 2,000 employed medical providers and over 4,000 employees work at more than 350 locations. Patients have access to multidisciplinary resources through the division’s extensive network of primary and specialty care practices and urgent care centers. More information is available at NortonMedicalGroup.com.

About Norton Sports Health

Norton Sports Health, a part of Norton Healthcare, is one of the Louisville area’s leading sports-related injury prevention and treatment programs. From professional, collegiate and high school competitors to those who simply want to stay fit, Norton Sports Health provides advanced care for athletes and active individuals of all ages. The Norton Sports Health specialists have expertise in minimally invasive procedures and advanced surgical techniques that allow patients to return to their sport, activity or job with minimal downtime. In addition to treating sports injuries, these specialists are involved in research to gain a better understanding of why athletes become injured. The Norton Sports Health team includes fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists and sports psychologists who work together to design customized programs to meet each patient’s specific needs. Norton Sports Health is the official sports health provider for many local high school, college and minor league sports teams. More information is available at NortonSportsHealth.com.