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Baptist Health Medical Group is looking to hire a BC/BE Non-Surgical Orthopedic Physician / Musculoskeletal Medicine Physician in LaGrange, KY. Located 20 minutes outside of Louisville, KY. This Physician can be Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, or Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, patient-centered Non-Surgical Orthopedic Physician to join our growing musculoskeletal and orthopedic services team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive non-operative evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting while collaborating closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, primary care providers, and other specialists.
This position offers the opportunity to build a robust outpatient practice focused on evidence-based, conservative musculoskeletal care with access to advanced imaging, therapy services, and multidisciplinary support.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions
- Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing non-operative and evidence-based approaches
- Perform office-based procedures including joint injections, trigger-point injections, and ultrasound-guided procedures as appropriate
- Coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pain management providers, and primary care physicians
- Identify and appropriately refer surgical candidates
- Interpret diagnostic imaging and clinical studies relevant to orthopedic care
- Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation within the electronic medical record system
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction efforts
- Build and maintain referral relationships within the community
- Participate in outreach, education, and community engagement activities as needed
- Hospital rounding
- Fracture care, casting and splinting
- Local sports coverage
Qualifications
Required:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Family Medicine with Sports Medicine fellowship, or related specialty
- Active or eligible state medical license
- DEA registration and controlled substance certification as required
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Preferred
- Fellowship training in Sports Medicine, or Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Experience with ultrasound-guided procedures
- Prior orthopedic, sports medicine, or musculoskeletal outpatient experience
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary orthopedic practice
Clinical Focus Areas
- Joint pain and arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Tendon and ligament disorders
- Overuse injuries
- Occupational and work-related injuries
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Practice Environment
- Outpatient-focused schedule
- Collaborative orthopedic and rehabilitation team
- Access to imaging, therapy, and procedural support
- Established referral base and growth opportunities
- Modern clinic facilities and EMR platform
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is compassionate, collaborative, efficient, and committed to delivering high-quality conservative orthopedic care. We are seeking a physician who values teamwork, excellent patient outcomes, and long-term relationship building within the community.
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