Career Opportunities

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

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Job Description:

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Burlington and Peabody

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Burlington & Peabody, MA

Join Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, a member of Lahey Health, as a highly skilled and passionate Hand Surgeon to join our team of medical professionals, consisting of 19 providers that include surgeons specializing in General Orthopedics, Adult Reconstruction, Foot & Ankle, Sports, Oncology, Trauma & Fracture Care, and Medical Podiatry, and is supported by the expertise of Advanced Practitioners.  In this role, you will focus on providing specialized care in hand and upper extremity for adult patients, bringing a strong clinical background, a commitment to education, and an interest in research. 

Hand Surgeon Responsibilities & Duties:

• Perform diagnostic evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with hand injuries and conditions
• Conduct surgical procedures to repair or reconstruct hand injuries and conditions
• Provide post-operative care, including wound care, rehabilitation, and follow-up appointments
• Collaborate with other medical professionals, including physical therapists and nurses, to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Stay current with advancements in hand surgery and incorporate new techniques into practice
• Maintain accurate medical records and document patient progress
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals

Hand Surgeon Qualifications & Skills

• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery and subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery
• Active medical license in good standing
• Significant experience in hand surgery, with a strong track record of successful patient outcomes
• Excellent surgical skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, a 337-bed tertiary care facility, outpatient clinic and Level I trauma center with a recently completed state of the art emergency department. We are a physician-led, multi-disciplinary group practice of more than 500 physicians. Located just north of Boston, the area provides excellent school systems, abundant cultural activities in a world-class city and convenient access to the mountains and seacoast throughout New England.

Diversity is a core value at Beth Israel Lahey Health. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for our staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.   

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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