Lexington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, an employed group within the Lexington Medical Center network of care, is seeking a board certified, fellowship trained hand surgeon to join our orthopaedic program and specialize in hand, wrist, and elbow disorders due to tremendous growth. Candidate should have completed a hand surgery fellowship and have expertise in disorders of the upper extremity from the elbow down.
The candidate joins a team of 9 advanced practice providers and 14 orthopaedic physicians, including 3 partners specializing in upper extremity care. The orthopaedic service line also includes subspecialists in sports medicine, adult reconstruction, foot and ankle, and trauma.
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.
Position Highlights:
Established high volume practice and robust primary care referral network
Shared call: 1 in 12 office call, 1 in 14 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
About Lexington Medical Center:
In March of 2019, Lexington Medical Center opened the doors to the largest clinical expansion in South Carolina's history including a 545,000 sq. ft. tower providing 175 new beds, 16 labor delivery recovery rooms, 20 bed special care nursery with all private rooms, eight operating rooms, two endoscopy suites, and 40 shelled beds. The network includes six community medical centers, three ambulatory surgery centers, an occupational health facility, the largest nursing home in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center, more than 70 physician practices with over 400 employed physicians.
Our mission is the same as it was when we opened our doors in 1971: to provide quality health services that meet the needs of our communities. We believe that commitment to the health of our community really makes a difference — and we show it every day. For more than 50 years we continue to service our community as a local, independent, nonprofit hospital.
Competitive Benefits:
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families. Benefits start one day one.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement and savings plans with no vesting period
24/7 Epic EMR support from in-house IT team
Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
Annual CME allowance
Medical malpractice
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
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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