What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Hand & Wrist Surgeon position at Premier Orthopaedics?
Why Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC)
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Academic Partnership & Training Footprint: PHSC trains seven (7) ACGME fellows each year—among the largest hand fellowships nationally—with opportunities to teach residents and fellows, pursue research, and progress toward academic leadership/Professorship at Thomas Jefferson University.
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High-Complexity Clinical Mix: Robust exposure to trauma, microvascular and peripheral nerve, reconstruction, and busy elective practice—supported by advanced facilities and resources.
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Team & Culture: Join a collegial faculty of 17 upper-extremity surgeons (orthopedic and plastic-trained) with shared call among 11 hand surgeons, backed by experienced APPs and an engaged administrative team.
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Location & Lifestyle: Primary base in Philadelphia, Langhorne and King of Prussia. Dynamic communities offering top schools, culture, and access to travel throughout the Northeast corridor.
What You’ll Do
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Deliver exceptional, patient-centered upper-extremity care across clinic, OR, and call settings.
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Teach and mentor fellows/residents through didactics, clinical rotations, and anatomy sessions (as desired).
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Collaborate on clinical outcomes and research within a productive academic environment.
Qualifications
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MD/DO from an accredited institution.
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Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery (backgrounds in Orthopedic OR Plastic Surgery welcomed).
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Board-eligible or Board-certified in relevant specialty.
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No minimum prior experience required.
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State licensure is not required at application; licensure will be obtained during onboarding. Multi-state practice may include PA, NJ, and DE.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary with productivity incentives; comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, malpractice), generous PTO, and support for academic/CME activities.