What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Surgeon - Joint Replacement (MD/DO)- North Dakota/Minnesota position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
Orthopedic Surgeon – Joint Replacement (MD/DO)Position Summary
The Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for patients with degenerative and traumatic conditions affecting the hip, knee, and other major joints. This role focuses on primary and revision joint arthroplasty, perioperative management, and long-term functional outcomes, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Evaluate and manage patients with degenerative joint disease, arthritis, and joint-related musculoskeletal conditions
- Perform primary and revision joint replacement procedures, including hip and knee arthroplasty, consistent with training and privileges
- Utilize minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, or advanced surgical techniques as appropriate
- Provide non-operative management including injections, physical therapy planning, and medical optimization
- Manage perioperative and postoperative care, including complications and recovery planning
- Participate in emergency and on-call orthopedic coverage as required
- Interpret diagnostic studies including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and other imaging
- Collaborate with anesthesiology, hospitalists, physical therapy, nursing, and case management teams
- Educate patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, and expected outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
- Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program
- Fellowship training in adult reconstruction or joint replacement surgery
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Expertise in primary and revision joint arthroplasty
- Strong clinical judgment and advanced surgical skills
- Ability to manage complex orthopedic cases and comorbid patients
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety
- Hospital operating rooms, outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and inpatient units
- Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
- Manual dexterity and physical stamina for operative cases
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and clinical care
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.