Orthopedic Surgeon - Joint Replacement (MD/DO)- North Dakota/Minnesota

Orthopedic Surgeon – Joint Replacement (MD/DO) Position Summary The Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for patients with degenerative and traumatic conditions affecting the hip, knee, and other major joints. This role focuses on primary and revision joint arthroplasty, perioperative management, and long-term functional outcomes, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Evaluate and manage patients with degenerative joint disease, arthritis, and joint-related musculoskeletal conditions - Perform primary and revision joint replacement procedures, including hip and knee arthroplasty, consistent with training and privileges - Utilize minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, or advanced surgical techniques as appropriate - Provide non-operative management including injections, physical therapy planning, and medical optimization - Manage perioperative and postoperative care, including complications and recovery planning - Participate in emergency and on-call orthopedic coverage as required - Interpret diagnostic studies including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and other imaging - Collaborate with anesthesiology, hospitalists, physical therapy, nursing, and case management teams - Educate patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, and expected outcomes - Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation - Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives - Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable - Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school - Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program - Fellowship training in adult reconstruction or joint replacement surgery - Board-eligible or board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery - Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure - DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies - Expertise in primary and revision joint arthroplasty - Strong clinical judgment and advanced surgical skills - Ability to manage complex orthopedic cases and comorbid patients - Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities - Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety Work Environment - Hospital operating rooms, outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and inpatient units - Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required Physical Requirements - Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures - Manual dexterity and physical stamina for operative cases - Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and clinical care Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure. Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.