Physician - Orthopedic Surgery

GENERAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON:

General orthopedic surgeons will practice elements that will include a range of adult orthopedic surgery within your scope of training including inpatient management, outpatient clinic care and telemedicine, with VA referral sites throughout South-central Ohio. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center has a comprehensive orthopedic team that treats most orthopedic-related problems including hand/upper extremity, hip and knee replacement, shoulder repair and replacement, and spine surgery.

The orthopedic surgeon will:

• provide quality surgical and non-surgical care to inpatient and outpatient veterans.
• assist in the clinical education of surgical residents and students and pursue research opportunities (if available or desired).
• participate in administrative assignments, such as committee membership.

Practice elements will include the full range of adult orthopedic surgery, including inpatient management, outpatient clinic care and telemedicine, with VA referral sites throughout South-central Ohio. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center has a comprehensive orthopedic team that manages:

• Hand/Upper extremity problems
• Hip and knee arthritis
• Shoulder problems
• Spinal problems
• Fractures

To support Graduate Medical Education, applicants must be competitive for faculty appointment in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati to be considered for selection.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30pm/variable work schedule