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Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - Newton-Wellesley HospitalQualifications
Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Location: Wellesley MA
Mass General Brigham is seeking a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our established and highly collaborative orthopedic team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Wellesley Massachusetts. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a well-resourced environment with strong institutional support a robust referral network and access to advanced imaging and multidisciplinary care.
The ideal candidate will be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery with fellowship training in Hand Surgery. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centered care and the ability to work collaboratively within a team-based orthopedic practice.
Experience treating a broad spectrum of hand and upper extremity conditions is required. Additional expertise in wrist forearm or elbow surgery is welcome. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of two years of post-fellowship experience though new graduates with strong training and interest in building a practice will also be considered.
Provides direct patient care as an Orthapaedic Surgeon with a focus on hand and upper extremity orthopaedic medicine consistent with the clinical privileges granted by the NWH Board of Trustees through its Medical Staff.
Ensures timely and appropriate documentation for all clinical activities.
Ensures timely and appropriate communication with referring physicians including compliance with standards for documentation of such communication.
Participates in Emergency call requirements as required by the Site Medical Director.
Serves on such NWH committees as may be required by the Medical Staff Bylaws or may be reasonably requested by NWH MGBMG and/or the Site Medical Director.
Participates as reasonably requested by NWH or MGBMG in the development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines.
Participates in NWH and MGBMGs quality and safety improvement and risk management programs.
Performs such other duties as from time to time may reasonably be requested by the Site Medical Director and as commensurate with ones experience and training as a physician.
Participates from time to time in MGB-wide activities as reasonably assigned.
Living and Working in the MetroWest
Located in the heart of the MetroWest region Wellesley offers a desirable suburban lifestyle with exceptional amenities top-ranked schools and welcoming family-friendly neighborhoods. Physicians enjoy close proximity to Boston while benefiting from a strong sense of community excellent recreational opportunities and a high quality of life. The area provides easy access to cultural attractions outdoor activities and everything Greater Boston has to offermaking it an ideal place to live and work.
Mass General Brigham is a leading integrated healthcare system founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Womens Hospitaltwo of the nations most respected academic medical centers. Our network includes community and specialty hospitals physician practices outpatient centers and urgent care sites across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care advancing medical research and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. As a physician within Mass General Brigham you will join a collaborative inclusive organization that values innovation diversity and professional growth.
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