Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon in Bloomington, IN

Overview

Indiana University Health is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Sports Medicine to serve as Chief Orthopedic Officer (head team physician) for Indiana University's NCAA Division 1 Big Ten Athletic Department. The candidate will join an established Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine division comprised of 7 sub-specialty surgeons, 2 general orthopedic surgeons, 5 primary care sports medicine physicians and 14 advanced practice providers at their Bloomington, Indiana practice location. The division is part of a 5000+ provider state-wide multi-specialty employed physician group with a large referral base. The position will include a combination of community based orthopedic surgery and duties associated with Indiana University athletics, including game coverage, training rooms and travel.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be joining a well established collegial/collaborative practice and will be expected to participate in 1-in-9 general orthopedic call (outside of football season).
• Practice locations include a centrally located office building for all providers including an in house 12 provider physical therapy department, a recently renovated surgery center with 6 OR suites, and a brand-new state-of-the-art hospital and education facility valued at $557 million.
• Academic teaching opportunities are available but not required.
• Fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine and prior experience caring for a high-level athletic department or professional team are required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply and will be considered, but the ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years post-graduate practice experience.
• Competitive 2-year salary guarantee with additional production and quality bonuses is available for qualified candidates.
• Position is open immediately.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine.
• Experience with high-level athletic departments or professional teams preferred.

Practice and Facilities

• Bloomington, Indiana practice location with integration into a large multi-specialty group and extensive resources.
• In-house physical therapy department and renovated surgical facilities.

Compensation

• Competitive 2-year salary guarantee with additional production and quality bonuses.

Indiana University Health Medical Group South Region providers deliver care in 11 counties in South Central Indiana. The group covers a patient base of just under 500,000 and employs around 500 providers. The region is home to three hospitals and one ambulatory care center, and offers a comprehensive continuum of services ranging from cancer care to cardiovascular healthcare to women and children's services.

IU Health Medical Group South Region is part of Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system (ranked No. 1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report). Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies.

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