Orthopedic Surgery opening in Decorah, IA
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/30/24
Orthopedic Surgery opening in IA
- Located in Decorah, IA; Rochester 70m
- Full Time; Permanent
- BE/BC
- Will be responsible for providing clinic-based **orthopedic consultations and surgical procedures, primarily in joint replacements, sports medicine/arthroscopic surgery, and some trauma**
- The patient population may involve some pediatrics, but the majority of patients will be age 16 and up
- Become a member of a team of two Orthopedic Surgeons, 1 Podiatrist, ortho/surgical PAs and nurses upon completion of recruitment
- Close collaboration with a robust occupational health program facilitated by a well-trained advanced practice provider
- Potential outreach to surrounding communities within a 60-mile radius
- Group is the orthopedic and sports medicine provider for Upper Iowa University (UIU) and Luther College
- Orthopedic surgeon serves as the team physician for the department of athletics and provides weekly training room and home event coverage for select events
- Primary care physicians and advanced practice providers also serve as the student health service providers during the academic year
About the Area:
Decorah, Iowa, is a city of 8,500 residents, and is located in the scenic bluff country of northeast Iowa along the picturesque banks of the Upper Iowa River. Decorah offers excellent restaurants, coffee shops, local craft breweries, farmers markets, and multiple opportunities in the fine arts both through community groups as well as Luther College. Decorah schools are ranked #1 in the state of Iowa. There are endless outdoor opportunities including hunting, camping, trout fishing, extensive bike trails, cross country skiing, canoeing and snow shoeing. Decorah is just 75 miles from Rochester, MN, and 150 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Three airports are located within a 75-mle radius of Decorah, including Rochester, MN, Waterloo, IA, and La Crosse, WI.