Job Description

Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Physician at Arc Health summary:

An Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Physician provides specialized inpatient and outpatient musculoskeletal care, including diagnosing and treating fractures and other orthopedic conditions. This role involves a mix of clinic and surgical duties, with on-call responsibilities, primarily serving an underserved community in a busy Indian Health Service hospital. The physician collaborates with multiple disciplines to deliver high-quality, community-focused orthopedic care in Gallup, New Mexico.

Arc Health is currently seeking three mission-driven Orthopedic Surgeons to join our team in Gallup, New Mexico . We are in the proposal stage and actively gathering interest from qualified providers who are passionate about delivering high-quality care in underserved settings. If you're looking for meaningful, community-focused work, this opportunity may be a great fit. Facility Overview Located on the border of the Navajo Nation, this 99-bed Indian Health Service (IHS) hospital is one of the busiest in the IHS system:

• Over 250,000 outpatient visits and 5,800 inpatient admissions annually
• Comprehensive clinical services, including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, and more
• The largest staff among Navajo Area IHS facilities

Location: Gallup is a vibrant southwestern city offering access to national parks, hiking, camping, and skiing. It's just two hours from Albuquerque and provides a unique blend of cultural richness and outdoor adventure. Population: 23,000. Position Overview Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 8:00 AM to 4:00 4:30 PM
• A combination of clinic and OR time (typically 60% clinic / 40% OR)
• Variable schedule based on facility needs, with advance notice
• On-call duties shared with staff surgeons, including weekend and holiday coverage

Volume:

• Inpatient Census: 0 3 patients/day
• Clinic Volume: patients/day
• Surgeries: 5 15 cases/month
• On-call: Average of 4 6 weeknights and 2 3 weekends/month

Call Expectations:

• 24-hour call coverage during scheduled nights/weekends
• Weekend call includes rounding on inpatients, if applicable
• Call schedule determined by the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery or designee

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care in clinic, wards, and OR settings
• Diagnose, treat, and manage musculoskeletal conditions across all age groups (90% adult / 10% pediatric)
• Perform common orthopedic procedures, including treatment of upper and lower extremity fractures
• Attend outpatient clinic sessions and develop individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Federal and U.S. Public Health Service policies
• Collaborate with other medical disciplines such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and General Surgery
• Offer consultative services to internal clinics and other IHS units as needed
• Ensure appropriateness of drug therapy and patient safety

Compensation (All-Inclusive):

• $265/hour for clinical work
• $265 flat rate for weeknight or overnight call
• $1,800 flat rate per 24-hour weekend call
• $265/hour for call-back hours

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an accredited orthopedic residency
• Any active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Active DEA , ACLS , and BLS certifications
• Valid driver s license
• Must pass a background check and meet facility health requirements
• Clean NPDB report
• Minimum of 24 months of physician experience , including 12 months in orthopedic surgery (unless otherwise approved)

About Arc Health Arc Health, along with our subsidiaries NativeArc and Pinnacle , is committed to advancing health equity by placing high-quality clinicians in underserved communities throughout the U.S. and globally. We partner with Tribal nations, rural regions, and low-income areas to address healthcare disparities through socially responsible medical staffing. We are moving quickly and must submit candidate profiles by May 15, 2025 . If you re interested in being included in our proposal or know someone who may be we d love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Candie

Keywords:

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Care, Fracture Treatment, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Clinic, Surgical Procedures, Orthopedic Consultation, Healthcare Underserved Communities, Indian Health Service

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Price work, Internship, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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