General Summary

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Board-Certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time, hospital-employed position focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care to the Charles County community.

We are looking for a skilled, collaborative surgeon who is passionate about community care and helping grow a sustainable, high-functioning orthopedic service line within a supportive hospital environment. New graduates will not be considered at this time.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• General Bread-and-Butter Orthopedics

• Call Schedule: 7 days/month

• OR Time: Flexible based on surgeon's preferences and scheduling

• Setting: Single clinic site; inpatient rounding exclusively at UM Charles Regional

• Tools & Support: Hospital willing to support needed equipment (e.g., X-ray machine)

• Growth Opportunity: Mid-level provider support to be added as volume grows

• Rehabilitation Services: Integrated PT support both inpatient and outpatient

• Community Leadership: Be a vital part of strengthening a key service line for a well-respected community hospital

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, efficient, cost-effective, and compassionate care to assigned patients

• Maintain complete and timely documentation of all patient services in accordance with established standards

• Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs

• Supervise administrative responsibilities of non-physician team members

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HR, billing, coding, and training standards

• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines (OSHA, CLIA, labor laws, etc.)

• Collaborate on budget planning and review practice expenditures

• Uphold the written goals and objectives of UM Charles Regional

• Promote a courteous, respectful atmosphere and enhance patient satisfaction and hospital reputation

• Represent the practice in the community through speaking engagements, volunteerism, and outreach efforts

• Work cooperatively with hospital administration to adapt scheduling or practice style as needed to improve patient access and satisfaction

• Engage in disease management programs and population health efforts to drive better outcomes