Orthopedic Surgeon

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Gabriel Valley region. As part of our continued growth and commitment to patient-centered care, we are expanding our Orthopedic Surgery service line into Downey, California, and are actively seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join our dedicated and compassionate team.  

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Be a key part of the expansion of our Orthopedic Surgery program in the Downey area.
• Collaborate with an exceptional team of experienced Orthopedic Surgeons, Physician Assistants, and clinical staff across our three clinics.
• Help meet the growing patient demand in a well-established and supportive network.
• Enjoy access to state-of-the-art surgical facilities, advanced imaging, and a robust referral base.
• Opportunity to contribute to clinical program development and community outreach.
• Seamless ERM Integration:  Our unified EMR system streamlines coordination with specialist across network.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:  Enjoy a guaranteed salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans, malpractice coverage, access to loan repayment programs and the opportunity for shareholders after 2 years.

Why You’ll Love the Area:

The area offers the perfect balance of suburban charm and urban convenience. Nestled just a short drive from both Los Angeles and Orange Counties, it provides easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Its central location means you can enjoy a morning hike in the mountains, relax on the beach by the afternoon or a day at Disneyland. With a friendly community, great schools, and a variety of parks and outdoor activities, Whittier is an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Why PIH Health?   

PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network with three hospitals, 100 outpatient medical offices, seven Urgent Care Centers, and a medical foundation employing over 500 physicians and mid-level providers. Our organization is home to more than 7,500 compassionate and dedicated employees. 

PIH Health has earned recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals, a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care to our community.  

Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values.

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Job Summary: 

The Orthopedic Surgeon coordinates a course of treatment for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal issues while working with an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dieticians, hospitalists, radiologists, pathologists and pharmacists. The Orthopedic Surgeon will act as an expert in the diagnosis and preoperative, operative and postoperative treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

• Demonstrated expertise in Orthopedic Surgery diagnoses: assessment, intervention, and patient care management. Knowledgeable regarding a Orthopedic Surgeon scope of practice.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in upper extremity injury management including carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, wrist pain, fractures, arthritis, etc. and management and treatment of such injuries.
• Experience in the interpretation of radiological exams including x-ray, MRI, CT, etc.
• Must be able to take general Ortho call with 1 in 6 rotation.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal and conflict resolution abilities.
• Independent performer.

• Current California Medical license
• Graduate from an accredited Medical School
• Graduate form an accredited Orthopedic Surgery program.
• Graduate from an accredited Hand or Upper Extremity Fellowship program.
• Evidence of continuing education and self-development to support license requirements
• Board Certified or Eligible from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

At PIH Health, you're not just another staff member- your part of a close-knit, dedicated family committed to providing exceptional care.  If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and join a team that truly values you, we'd love to have you on board.