Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Job In Alexandria, Louisiana
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Description
Specialization:
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
Job Summary:
Midstate Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Alexandria, LA is seeking an orthopedic trauma surgeon to join their multidisciplinary team at Rapides Regional Medical Center.Qualified Candidates:
- Orthopedic trauma fellowship training required
- Ideal candidate will be comfortable with a large volume of complex trauma-operative cases including pelvis/acetabulum, periarticular fractures, upper and lower extremity.
- Board-eligible or certified
- Shared call schedule with 7 nights per month expected at Level 2 trauma center
- Elective practice allowed/encouraged at candidate’s discretion
- Orthopedic Trauma surgical block established
- 1-2 year track to partnership
- Future group owned, orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center investment
- Superior benefits; 401k, health, disability, life, and other insurance types available
- Paid professional liability
- Excellent CME and dues allowance
- Relocation and possible student loan repayment
- Orthopedic Multispecialty Private Practice, established group for 30 years in Central Louisiana
- Will join established Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon with 18 years of experience in the area
- Group practice has subspecialists in joint replacement (hip/knee/shoulder) and revision, hand, trauma, sports medicine
- Rapides Regional Medical Center is an award-winning hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, providing a wide array of care to 13 parishes across Central Louisiana with draw of 500,000+
- A 380-bed hospital includes Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital, featuring obstetrical/gynecological, pediatric, and pediatric intensive care services; Rapides Cancer Center, offering a range of services for cancer patients; Rapides Heart Center, featuring comprehensive cardiac care from prevention to treatment to surgery; and the area's largest emergency department, offering the community the only Level II Trauma Center.
- The medical staff includes doctors in 30+ medical specialties
- With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare.
Alexandria is an attractive, family-oriented community that is often referred to as not too big, not too small. We recently celebrated our 200th birthday! The city was ranked 7th in affordability by a national publication in 2005 and the economic forecast is bright, named one of the fastest growing regions of the state. In addition to excellent schools, three universities and very reasonably priced homes, the city is proud of its cultural accomplishments including museums, theatre groups, a symphony, a ballet company, a wonderful zoo, just to name a few. Central Louisiana is perhaps best known as Sportsman's Paradise. Canoeing, boating, water sports, hunting and camping facilities abound. If you prefer golfing there are five beautiful courses, including one listed on the Audubon Trail. In addition, easy access to some of the states larger metropolitan areas including Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport make Alexandria the "Crossroads of Louisiana".
Rapides Regional Medical Center is an award-winning hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana that provides a wide array of care to 13 parishes across Central Louisiana.
A 380-bed hospital, includes Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital, featuring obstetrical/gynecological, pediatric and pediatric intensive care services; Rapides Cancer Center, offering a range of services for cancer patients; Rapides Heart Center, featuring comprehensive cardiac care from prevention to treatment to surgery; and the area's largest emergency department, offering the community the only Level II Trauma Center.
The medical staff includes doctors in 30+ medical specialties.
With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare.