Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Surgery Physician Job with Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC

Lexington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, an employed group within the Lexington Medical Center network of care, is seeking a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon to join our orthopaedic program and specialize in adult reconstruction/total joint replacement due to tremendous growth. Candidate should have completed an adult reconstruction fellowship and have expertise in anterior approach for hip replacements, as well as expertise and interest in revisions.

The candidate joins a team of 9 advanced practice providers and 14 orthopaedic physicians, including 5 partners performing total joint replacements. The orthopaedic service line also includes subspecialists in sports medicine, upper extremity, foot and ankle, and trauma.

Completing an average of 1,000 total joint cases annually, Lexington Medical Center’s Orthopaedic program has been designated a DNV Certified Orthopaedic Center of Excellence in Hip & Knee Replacement since 2018 as well as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross Blue Shield since 2019.

Equipped with state-of-the-art imaging facilities and operating rooms, Lexington Medical Center is a 607-bed acute care hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. With an upcoming robotics program, the orthopaedic suite offers cutting-edge technology, including two Hana tables.

Position Highlights:

• Established high volume practice and robust primary care referral network
• Shared call: 1 in 14 office call, 1 in 16 general ortho call with traumatologist and APP support
• Full spectrum of specialty care support including a premier heart and vascular center and robust general surgery and neurosurgery programs
  
  

Lexington Medical Center is a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs a staff of more than 8,500 health care professionals. The hospital is ranked best hospital in the Columbia Metro and #2 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report and was named one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” by SC Biz News, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group. Lexington Medical Cancer Center is an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence and has a clinical research and education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE Center. The network also has an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and more than 70 physician practices. Lexington Medical Center operates one of the busiest Emergency departments in South Carolina, treating nearly 100,000 patients each year. The hospital delivers more than 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 25,000 surgeries. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.

We've been named Columbia's "Best Place to Have a Baby," "Best Hospital" and one of the "Top 25 Best Hospitals to Work for in the U.S.," honors all made possible by a dedicated, talented team of health care professionals and staff.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families. Benefits start on day one.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• 24/7 Epic EMR support from in-house IT team
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
• Annual CME allowance
• Malpractice Insurance (occurence-based)
• Life, accidental, and critical illness insurance
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability (after 90 days)
• Healthcare FSA
• Daycare FSA
• 529 college savings plans
• Adoption assistance
• Dependent life insurance
• On-site childcare center
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• LMC Health Directions gym membership
• Employee discounts and services
  
  

Additionally, all new physicians in the Lexington Medical Center network benefit from a customized marketing plan including print and digital ads as well as local media appearances.

Community Highlights:

• Proximity to beautiful Lake Murray
• Affordable cost of living
• One of the fastest growing areas in South Carolina
• Family friendly and home to some of the best school districts in the state
  
  

Located in the heart of South Carolina, Columbia offers an unexpected mix of Southern charm and modern living. Pairing a diverse food & drink scene with local boutique shopping, national retailers, and family friendly attractions, Columbia has something for everyone. On the banks of the Congaree River, Columbia boasts a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, a robust festival scene, a premier international art museum, an award-winning children's museum, nationally recognized Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, plus Division 1 Sports with the University of South Carolina. With so much to enjoy, Columbia is the ideal place to live, work and play.