Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Job Summary:

• Orthopedic trauma fellowship training required
• Ideal candidate will be comfortable with a large volume of complex trauma-operative cases including pelvis/acetabulum, periarticular fractures, upper and lower extremity.
• Board-eligible or certified
• Shared call schedule with 7 nights per month expected at Level 2 trauma center
• Elective practice allowed/encouraged at candidate’s discretion
• Orthopedic Trauma surgical block established

• 1-2 year track to partnership
• Future group owned, orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center investment
• Superior benefits; 401k, health, disability, life, and other insurance types available
• Paid professional liability
• Excellent CME and dues allowance
• Relocation and possible student loan repayment

• Orthopedic Multispecialty Private Practice, established group for 30 years in Central Louisiana
• Will join established Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon with 18 years of experience in the area
• Group practice has subspecialists in joint replacement (hip/knee/shoulder) and revision, hand, trauma, sports medicine

• Rapides Regional Medical Center is an award-winning hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, providing a wide array of care to 13 parishes across Central Louisiana with draw of 500,000+
• A 380-bed hospital includes Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital, featuring obstetrical/gynecological, pediatric, and pediatric intensive care services; Rapides Cancer Center, offering a range of services for cancer patients; Rapides Heart Center, featuring comprehensive cardiac care from prevention to treatment to surgery; and the area's largest emergency department, offering the community the only Level II Trauma Center.
• The medical staff includes doctors in 30+ medical specialties
• With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare.