Medical Director, Orthopedics

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and growth of the orthopedic service line
• Establish and promote evidence-based clinical pathways, quality standards, and patient safety initiatives
• Partner with surgical operations to improve OR utilization, efficiency, throughput, and operational performance
• Oversee physician quality programs, peer review, M&M conferences, and performance improvement initiatives
• Recruit, mentor, and develop orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice providers
• Collaborate with executive leadership on technology adoption, capital planning, and service line expansion
• Support resident, fellow, and APP education while encouraging research and academic engagement
• Foster a culture of physician engagement, accountability, collaboration, and innovation throughout the department

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, communication, and budgetary knowledge
• Strong experience as a practicing orthopedic surgeon, with leadership experience in a hospital or group practice setting
• Active state medical license and board certification in orthopedic surgery