Opening in Fall 2023, Ridgeview is developing the Orthopedic Institute – a premiere destination for patients to access world-class orthopedic care.

The Orthopedic Institute is a valued-based partnership between Ridgeview and Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO), and is the first dedicated orthopedic facility in Minnesota that is a partnership between an independent practice and a health system. It combines the world-class services of Ridgeview and TCO with groundbreaking technology in a state-of-the-art facility. The shared goals include, but are not limited to, achieving high quality in-patient care, improved outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

A new fifth floor – with 20 hospital beds and six operating rooms – is being added to the Two Twelve Medical Center building on Ridgeview’s Chaska Campus to house the new Orthopedic Institute. Ridgeview will staff clinical and ancillary services to support the Orthopedic Institute’s operations. TCO physicians will provide surgical services and care coordination.

Purpose of Job 

This position is responsible for providing healthcare patient services aligned with education, training, competency, experience and demonstrates knowledge related to scope of practice.

Job Functions 

1. Assesses, diagnoses, provides and implements a treatment plan of care and follow up as needed.
2. Performs physical examinations
3. Interprets and evaluates patient data
4. Orders, performs or reviews diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
5. Provides instructions regarding patient care, disease prevention, and health promotion
6. Creates and maintains appropriate patient records including transmitting or executing specific orders
7. Prescribes, administers and dispenses medications, controlled substances and medical devices as appropriate
8. Initiates evaluation and treatment procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency situations
9. Works directly with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to obtain DEA registration
10. Maintains patient confidentiality
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience 

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalency from an approved school of medicine

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

License/Certifications 

• Current Minnesota License
• ACLS/BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications 

• Two years previous experience in a hospital/in-patient/family medicine