Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine Job at Carilion Clinic in Lexington, VA

Virginia-Carilion Clinic, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine/General, Lexington, VA

Carilion Clinic, is searching for an Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine to join a well-established practice with three other experienced orthopaedic surgeons and one advanced practice provider at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, a state-of-the-art 25-bed acute-care critical access facility in Lexington, VA.

Among the many positive aspects of this surgical position are:

The primary and secondary service area is supported by numerous Carilion and other primary care practices throughout the region along with support of additional subspecialists located close by at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital/Carilion Children’s Hospital, a 763-Level 1 trauma center.

The Carilion Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery Department includes 50+ Physicians and 50+ Advanced Practice Providers in seven subspecialty sections providing patient centered care throughout the region. Faculty participate in Education of the Medical Students from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) as well as off service residents and PA students. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has fellowship programs in Scoliosis and Spine Surgery (1), Adult Reconstruction (2), Foot and Ankle Surgery/Foot and Ankle Research (1), Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (1), Musculoskeletal Research (3) a Podiatry Residency Program (9) and a new Orthopaedic Residency program started July 2024 with 4 residents per year.

This position offers the opportunity to benefit from an academic practice setting practicing with many of the advantages of a community practice in a state-of-the-art facility, supported by a large academic institution. Orthopaedic Surgeons have academic appointments through the VTCSOM at the Assistant Professor level with a promotion pathway to Associate and Full Professor. Research efforts are supported through the department of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center (MERC). New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include: •Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery •Fellowship trained in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine (preferred) with interest in General Orthopaedic Surgery, High School/College team coverage and community level trauma care. •Research interest encouraged and supported.

Carilion Clinic is a physician-led, multi-specialty, healthcare organization based in Roanoke, VA. Carilion Clinic operates 7 hospitals and 295 outpatient clinics with 860 physicians representing more than 86 specialties, along with 350 residents and fellows in 30 accredited ACGME programs. Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system serving nearly one million people in western Virginia.

Lexington, Virginia, is located on I-81 in the central part of the Shenandoah Valley, home to the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University, the 9th oldest educational institution in the United States. There are several historic attractions in the area including the Natural Bridge...Wonders of the World and the Virginia Horse Center which attracts horse lovers from all over the country to the nationally recognized equestrian events year-round. The area has a strong sense of community with superior schools and access to many cultural and outdoor activities.