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Job Summary/Overall Objectives The Physician, Orthopedic Surgery examines, diagnoses and treats hospitalized and outpatient patients. The position manages patients through the continuum of hospital care by collaborating with other medical professionals including Clinical Assistants, Medical Assistants, Clerical, and Administrative staff. The position orders treatments, tests, medication and consults with other specialty physicians and primary care physician where appropriate. The position performs surgical procedures to prevent or surgically correct injury, treat disease, or abnormalities by using surgical techniques to increase patient functioning. Essential Job Functions * Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate. * Perform surgical procedures to prevent or surgically correct injury, treat disease, or abnormalities by using surgical techniques to increase patient functioning. * Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support services. * Write patient discharge summaries. * Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients. * Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon hospital discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care. * Prescribe medications or treatment regimens as appropriate. * Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiography (x-rays) and advanced imaging. * Perform standard office duties of joint injections, joint aspirations, splinting, and casting. * Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty. * Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to patients. * Admit patients for hospital stays and surgical procedures. * Participation in Excela Health Medical Group meetings, Leadership meetings and Physician committees upon request. * Works in a modern environment including audio-dictation, EMR, and digital radiology. * Other duties as assigned. Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] Required Qualifications/Experience * Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. * Four (4) to seven (7) years of internship and residency training, pertaining to surgical specialties. * Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice. * Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Preferred Qualifications/Experience * Two (2) to Four (4) years' experience in orthopedic surgery. * Experience in Healthcare setting. License, Certification & Clearances * Current medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. * Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties, or board eligible. * DEA License * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work * Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). * Travel may be expected locally between System locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Work Environment Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential - Absolute Necessity. Marginal - Minimal Necessity. Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat X X Extreme Cold X X Heights X X Confined Spaces X X Extreme Noise(>85dB) X X Mechanical Hazards X X Use of Vibrating Tools X X Operates Vehicle (company) X X Operates Heavy Equipment X X Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices X X Rotates All Shifts X X 8 Hours Shifts X X 10-12 Hours Shifts X X On-Call X X Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) X X Travel Between Sites X X Direct Patient Care X X Respirator Protective Equipment X X Eye Protection X X Head Protection (hard hat) X X Hearing Protection X X Hand Protection X X Feet, Toe Protection X X Body Protection X X Latex Exposure X X Solvent Exposure X X Paint (direct use) Exposure X X Dust (sanding) Exposure X X Ethylene Oxide Exposure X X Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure X X Blood/Body Fluid Exposure X X Chemicals (direct use) Exposure X X Mist Exposure X X Wax Stripper (direct use) X X Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure X X Ionizing Radiation Exposure X X Laser Exposure X X Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential - Absolute Necessity. Marginal - Minimal Necessity. Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) X X Sitting X X Walking X X Climbing Stairs X X Climbing Ladders X X Standing X X Kneeling X X Squatting (Crouching) X X Twisting/Turning X Keyboard/Computer Operation X X Gross Grasp X X Fine Finger Manipulation X X Hand/Arm Coordination X X Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) X X Carry X X Transfer/Push/Pull Patients X X Seeing Near w/Acuity X X Feeling (Sensation) X X Color Vision X X Hearing Clearly X X Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead X X Reaching Above Shoulder Level X X Reaching Forward X X Lifting Floor to Knuckle 10-19 10-19 >20 Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle >10 >10 Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder >10 >10 Lifting Shoulder to Overhead >10 >10 When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.