Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Riverside Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Physiatry Specialists - Riverside Medical Group - Newport News, Virginia

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team.  Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.  Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority.  Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization.  If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Hiring Range: $652,000.00 – $843,000.00

Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance

Riverside Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Lower Extremity Total Joint Surgeon to join our dynamic orthopedic team.

The successful candidate will specialize in the evaluation and surgical management of hip and knee conditions, with a focus on primary total joint arthroplasty, lower extremity reconstructive surgery, and comprehensive musculoskeletal care.

This role is ideal for a surgeon who is committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, quality outcomes, and the continued growth of Riverside’s orthopedic service line.

Key Responsibilities and Information

• Provide high-quality orthopedic care for adult patients with degenerative, traumatic, and complex conditions of the hip and knee.
• Perform primary and possibly revision total hip and total knee arthroplasty.
• Manage complex lower extremity reconstruction, including cases involving failed implants, instability, infection, deformity, and periprosthetic fracture.
• Collaborate with orthopedic subspecialists, hospital-based teams, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation services, and the broader Riverside provider network.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care coordination to support excellent surgical outcomes and continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical program development, education, and strategic growth of the total joint service line.
• Support outpatient and inpatient orthopedic care needs as appropriate, with opportunities to align practice structure with service line priorities.
• Work within a collaborative orthopedic environment that values safety, quality, collegiality, and evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction, Total Joint Arthroplasty, or a closely related lower extremity reconstructive subspecialty strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Experience with complex lower extremity reconstruction preferred.
• Commitment to quality outcomes, patient experience, and multidisciplinary care.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia.

What Sets You Apart

• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Passion for patient care and community health.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and lifelong learning.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Interest in helping grow a comprehensive lower extremity total joint program.

RIVERSIDE BENEFITS: 

• Excellent benefits package
• 501(c)(3) organization
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation expenses
• Annual CME allowance
• 401k, 403b and a defined benefit program
• Market leader in income potential
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.  

Who We Are: Our Provider Compact

Our Mission:  To care for others as we would care for those we love – to enhance their wellbeing and improve their health.

Our Guiding Principles:  Patients First | Pursue Excellence | Stronger Together

Our Compact:

• We are resolute in our commitment to safety and quality
• We listen with empathy and communicate constructively
• We collaborate with a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect
• We are educators, mentors, and lifelong learners

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we care for others as we care for those we love. Our culture is built on clinical excellence, joy in practice, and meaningful community impact.

 Learn More

Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we’re the perfect place to grow your career:
Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group#

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