Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon

Providence Medical Group and St Joseph Hospital in Eureka, California are seeking a fellowship trained Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time position. There is currently significant demand for joint replacement services in this community and you will be part of a strong orthopedic team consisting of a fellowship trained shoulder specialist, a fellowship trained orthopedic trauma specialist, a fellowship trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, an excellent total joint surgeon and an orthopedic navigator. These providers are part of an outstanding program that was named a "Blue Distinction Program for Hips and Knees" by Blue Cross Blue Shield of California. In addition to being fellowship trained in total joints reconstruction, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, self-motivation and the willingness to work closely with support staff. Join a well-established team of dedicated providers at Providence Medical Group's Orthopedics 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
• Large demand for joint replacement services
• Strong outpatient rehabilitation services
• 7 days per-month on call
• Surgeon will have mid-level support from an orthopedic navigator
• Must be board-certified/board-eligible
• Level III Trauma Center
• Experienced orthopedic physician preferred, but new graduates who are fellowship trained in total joint will be considered
• H1B and J1 visa candidates accepted

Where You'll Work

The first health care facility established by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange in 1920, Providence St. Joseph is a full-service, acute-care facility with two campuses: St. Joseph Hospital - Eureka and Redwood Memorial Hospital. As one of the area's largest employers, St. Joseph Hospital offers state-of-the-art care, including cardiac services in The Heart Institute, an accredited Cancer Program, Women's and Children's services in the Childbirth Center and the only Level II NICU on the North Coast.

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