Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon

Seeking a full-time, board-eligible/board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon interested in total joint reconstruction with sports/lower extremity as an additional skillset. An ideal candidate will have a fellowship in total joints or sports/ lower extremity, as well as excellent communication skills, self-motivation and the willingness to work closely with support staff. Join a well-established team of dedicated providers at St. Joseph Health Medical Group's Orthopedic Surgery service and enjoy unparalleled quality of life in the scenic beauty of northern California.

• Management of patients in the nearby communities of Eureka and Fortuna
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient care
• 7 days per month on call
• Surgeon will have mid-level support
• Experienced orthopedic physician preferred, but new graduates who are fellowship trained in total joint will be considered

Where You'll Work

Serving the Eel River Valley and the southern part of Humboldt County, Redwood Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed facility offering holistic, patient-centered care. Here, providers encourage patients to be involved in their own care, and are dedicated to being uplifting both physically and emotionally. Offering Women's and Children's services, Cardiopulmonary services, an Intensive Care unit and a Radiology department, Redwood Memorial Hospital offers an array of services to the community.

Where You'll Live

Set among redwood trees on the shore of the pristine Humboldt Bay, Eureka is a family-friendly enclave that offers daily flights to/from San Francisco and Los Angeles. The seat of Humboldt County (pop 135,000), Eureka is a designated California Cultural Site for its commitment to arts, culture and historical preservation. Travel authority Lonely Planet named this seaside city its top recommended destination in 2018. If you love surfing, ocean kayaking, fishing, biking and hiking, you'll thrive here.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 13833