Description
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Northwest Arkansas | Private Practice Opportunity
Ozark Orthopaedics is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our growing private practice in Northwest Arkansas. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated surgeon who wants to build a thriving trauma practice at a Level 1 trauma center while enjoying the autonomy, collaboration, and long-term opportunity that comes with private practice.
We are looking for a candidate who is Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has completed fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma. The ideal physician will be committed to providing exceptional patient care, working collaboratively with colleagues, and contributing to the continued growth of a well-established orthopedic group.
Why Join Our Practice?
Join a respected, physician-led private practice
Opportunity to build and grow a robust orthopedic trauma service
Collaborative environment with established orthopedic specialists and support staff
Strong referral relationships and a growing regional patient base
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Long-term practice stability and professional growth opportunity
Why Northwest Arkansas?
Northwest Arkansas offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect mix of professional opportunity and lifestyle. The region is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country and is known for:
Beautiful scenery, lakes, trails, and year-round outdoor recreation
Vibrant communities with excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
A thriving business environment and strong local economy
Arts, culture, dining, and entertainment options that continue to grow
Easy access to hiking, cycling, fishing, and the Ozark Mountains
This is a unique opportunity to practice in a dynamic and desirable region while enjoying the benefits of private practice in a supportive, forward-thinking orthopedic group.
Qualifications
MD or DO
Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma fellowship
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Eligible for medical licensure in Arkansas
If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a growing market while building your future in private practice, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
Acute trauma care (Level I)
-Provide timely orthopaedic trauma consults for ED and trauma service patients, including polytrauma.
-Manage a high volume of operative and non-operative fracture care across a wide spectrum of injury patterns.
-Participate in the orthopaedic trauma call rotation and deliver responsive, high-quality coverage consistent with Level I expectations.
Operative responsibilities (including pelvis/acetabulum)
-Perform definitive and staged fixation for complex injuries, including:
-Pelvis and acetabular fractures
-Peri-articular fractures (e.g., tibial plateau, pilon, distal femur)
-Long bone fractures, open fractures, and fracture-related infection/complications
-Manage soft-tissue considerations in coordination with trauma/vascular/plastics as needed.
-Provide postoperative management and complication care (e.g., nonunion, malunion, infection, hardware failure).
-Inpatient and continuity care
-Round on inpatients, coordinate daily care plans, and collaborate with trauma surgery, hospitalists, anesthesia, radiology, rehab, and case management.
-Ensure safe transitions of care and appropriate discharge planning, including rehab placement and outpatient follow-up.
-Run a trauma-focused clinic schedule for post-op and non-operative fracture care.
Documentation, compliance, and quality
-Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR to support clinical care and coding acuity.
-Participate in quality improvement initiatives, and peer reviews.
-Follow best practices for patient safety, infection prevention, anticoagulation/DVT prophylaxis coordination, and opioid stewardship.