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Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Stryker Corporation, New York, NY, United States


Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Join the Physician Affiliate Group of New York as an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, a Level 1 Trauma Center serving 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient/outpatient surgical and non-surgical care

Perform surgery on complex orthopedic trauma cases:

Pelvic fractures, long bone and intra-articular fractures, upper/lower extremity trauma

Serve as Orthopedic Trauma Service Chief and liaison to the multidisciplinary trauma committee

Participate in:

Emergency call schedule (24/7 coverage per ACS Level 1 Trauma standards)

ACS trauma activities (data collection, compliance, trauma meetings)

Quality programs (required by hospital and American College of Surgeons)

Conduct critical review of orthopedic consultations from Emergency Department and inpatient units

Lead and mentor orthopedic surgery residents, medical students, physician assistants, and other staff

Qualifications

Board Eligible or Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Trauma

New York State Physician License

Advanced expertise in pelvic/intra-articular fractures, osteomyelitis, bone defect, limb lengthening, non-unions, and other complex pathologies

French or Haitian Creole language skills preferred, but not required

Benefits
Annual Base Salary: $519,000, with additional compensation for additional call or sessional/per diem hours.

Estimated annual total compensation value: $632,000, including salary, 401(k) contributions, CME reimbursement, paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, malpractice coverage, FSAs, pre‑tax commuting contributions, and loan forgiveness or repayment programs.

401(k) Company Contribution: immediate 3% base earnings, plus additional 7% after one year of service

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): vacation, sick, holiday, CME days

Medical, prescription, and dental coverage: top‑tier plans with employee contributions below market rates

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage equal to 2x salary (up to $300,000) at no cost to the employee; additional voluntary coverage available

Loan forgiveness options through state or federal programs; eligibility for the High Needs Specialty Loan Repayment Program (HNSLRP)

Medical Malpractice coverage equivalent to occurrence‑based at no cost to the employee

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Pre‑tax employee‑paid commuting expense contributions

Visa sponsorship considered for this position

We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. All candidates are considered based on qualifications, experience, and potential.

Salary disclosure complies with New York City law on salary transparency in job advertisements. The base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. The total compensation may vary with experience and productivity.

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