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 :
• 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)