The surgeon will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with injuries or illnesses, while also counseling patients on preventative healthcare measures. Essential functions include exercising independent judgment in diagnosis and treatment consistent with system policies and achieving established annual goals for patient engagement, quality, and safety.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Doctorate in the specified medical field and be board certified or eligible for certification by either the Canadian or American Board, with specialty board certification required within five years of employment. Applicants must also be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota and demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
postgraduate degreeQuality AssuranceDocumentationDiagnosisPatient EngagementOrthopedic SurgeryTreatmentPatient CounselingJoint ReplacementMedical JudgmentPreventative HealthcareMayo Clinic Care NetworkTrauma II Care
Job description
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location
Altru Professional Center 4400 S. Washington St.
Grand
Forks,
ND 58201
Summary: Altru is seeking a board certified/board eligible orthopedic surgeon specializing in general orthopedic surgery/joint replacement to join our multi-specialty health system in Grand Forks, ND. Altru Health System is a physician led, community-owned, integrated healthcare system with a Trauma II hospital, a specialty hospital, more than a dozen clinics in Grand Forks and the surrounding region, and a large home care network. More than 200 physicians are employed with Altru crossing 44 specialties and serving a referral population of over 225,000 residents in in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Altru’s providers have access to clinically integrated tools extending Mayo Clinic’s knowledge and expertise to patients.
Essential
Job
Functions: Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru Health System who present with injuries or illnesses. Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures. Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru’s policies and standards. Achieves the Altru Health System Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis. Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis. Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru Health System. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school. Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification. Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of employment Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. Physical Demands :
Benefits
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Plan
401k
Education Assistance
Health Plan
Dental Plan
Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands:
Lift
Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 pounds) Working Conditions:
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R2486 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
