Physician - Hand Surgeon - West Phoenix presso The Core Institute

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES                                                                  

We are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic hand surgeon to join our established practice. This position offers:

• An established patient panel with immediate volume
• Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support already in place to optimize clinic efficiency and patient care
• Dedicated OR time, including access to flip rooms for maximized surgical throughput
• Shoulder experience including shoulder replacement preferred. 

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-demand role with robust infrastructure and support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for hand, wrist, and forearm conditions or injuries.
• Participates in available OR times and flips OR rooms as needed.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical fellows and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Valid medical license to practice in Arizona.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within the community.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Some bending and stretching are required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.