Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon needed in South Carolina

Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Aiken
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been providing high quality medical care since 1917 to the 160,000+ residents of Aiken and Aiken County, SC, and to many others in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital is currently recruiting a BC/BE Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon for a position with our employed orthopedic group to include taking General ortho call. ARMC's employed groups offer the support and resources to build and grow a busy surgical practice in an attractive Southeast market with high demand for orthopedic services. And to make a difference in the community by partnering in our mission of delivering the highest quality of care and positive outcomes to patients and families.

Position highlights:

BC/BE Orthopaedic Surgery
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Foot and Ankle fellowship
Employed position
Full scope of Foot and Ankle procedures
General ortho call and procedures
Shared call with employed and community surgeons
Attractive compensation package with generous base salary
Productivity bonus for added earnings potential
Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, ST & LT Disability
PTO, CME, 401(k), Medical malpractice insurance
Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance
Loan repayment assistance may be available

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273-bed hospital dedicated to patient safety and quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a regional or national level. With a medical staff of nearly 250 physicians representing 40+ specialties, ARMC has received six straight A safety grades from the Leapfrog Group since 2018. The hospital offers the best in maternity and newborn services at its new Women's LifeCare Center including labor and delivery birthing suites and a Level II nursery. Surgical services in breast cancer, cardiovascular, ENT, general, GYN, neurological, ophthalmic, orthopedic, and urologic comprise the nearly 9,000 surgeries done each year at Aiken Regional. Certified as a Primary Heart Attack Center (PHAC) by TJC/AHA, and D2B times under 60 minutes, the hospital offers comprehensive cardiac services including cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, and a heart failure program featuring the CardioMEMS HF system. ARMC is also a Certified Primary Stroke Center and offers advanced neurological and stroke care with inpatient rehabilitation. The Aurora Pavilion is located on the campus of Aiken Regional and offers inpatient Behavioral Health services including acute care crisis stabilization. An endoscopy center featuring Barrx therapy for Barrett s esophagus, The Cancer Care Institute of Carolina, and an Emergency Department treating 42,000 patients a year offer a few more of the many high quality medical services at Aiken Regional. ARMC is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest and most respected hospital and healthcare management companies.

Aiken, South Carolina was named the South's Best Small Town in 2018 by Southern Living Magazine. Located centrally between the Carolina coast, the mountains, and major cities in Georgia and the Carolinas, Aiken is a family-oriented community offering an ideal climate, excellent schools, and safe neighborhoods. Outdoor recreation options, oak tree canopy lined streets, museums and historical buildings, and a hip and thriving downtown featuring a variety of eclectic restaurants, shops and galleries combine to offer an exceptional quality of life. Aiken is horse country, known for its rich tradition as an Equestrian community with majestic thoroughbreds, world-class training facilities, and year-around events including the Aiken Horse Show. Aiken also enjoys proximity to Augusta, GA home of the annual Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, one of the nation s largest medical schools and an academic medical center with 50 GME programs and an international community. Discover what makes Aiken an amazing place to call home!

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