Thriving and private orthopedic practice Trauma Surgeon in Modesto

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery :
Trauma

Candidate Type: MD, DO

Visas Accepted:
Not Specified

Loan Repayment:
Negotiable

Salary Range: $ to $ / Year

Employment Type:

Full Time

Bonus Offered:
Negotiable

Join a thriving and well-established private orthopedic practice in Modesto, California!

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to support the growing need for high-acuity orthopedic services in the Central Valley. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a robust trauma‑focused practice within a collegial group, supported by strong leadership, an established referral network, and access to multiple area hospitals.

• Supportive, team-oriented private practice environment
• Balanced schedule with dedicated trauma OR time
• On-site imaging and physical therapy services
• Consistent high patient and case volume
• Access to multiple hospital systems with strong trauma demand
• Optional call coverage based on hospital needs

• Competitive compensation package
• Salary range: $701,300-$946,000
  • Wages determined based on experience, training, and other qualifying factors
• Mentorship and onboarding support available for new graduates

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma required
• Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of California

Doctors Hospital of Modesto was opened on July 7, 1962, by a group of local physicians. In 1979, to better reflect its full scope of services, Doctors Hospital of Modesto was renamed Doctors Medical Center. Today, Doctors Medical Center has established itself in the Central Valley as a provider of quality medical care and treatment.

The 465‑bed, multi‑specialty hospital is part of Tenet Health System, a nationwide provider of health care services. Doctors Medical Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is licensed by the state of California and is an approved provider of benefits for many insurance plans in addition to Medicare and Medi‑Cal.

• STEMI Center
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• ECMO Capabilities
• 15 OR Rooms, 1 designated to trauma daily
• 4 GI/IR dedicated procedure rooms
• 5 Cath Labs, 1 EP lab with a 2022 New FDA approved Insight X System and a Medtronic Cryoablation system
• 1 Hybrid Room
• 3 Xi Da Vinci's
• 1 Bi‑plane room
• 4 ICUs: ICU, SICU, CVICU, and NCCU a total of 44 beds.
• Level 3 NICU, with laborist on site
• Off‑site Behavioral Center of 73 beds

About Modesto:

Modesto is well known for its rich agricultural history – its county, Stanislaus, is in the top six California counties in terms of farm production. Over the last decade, Bay Area natives have moved into the Central Valley and contributed to its growth. The downtown area is vibrant with restaurants, shops, bars, coffee and teahouses, art studios, live music, etc.

This city has several inviting qualities such as a warm hometown feel, low cost of living, affordable housing, and access to all necessary amenities. The public schools have a great reputation, and there are a variety of private schools to choose from. Beautiful neighborhoods are abundant with parks around every corner. This area of California excitedly offers a multitude of outdoor recreational sites and activities to enjoy.

Modesto has a cozy feel but is quite elegant with its architecture and history. It is centrally located to most major cities with the expected travel distance of 75 miles to Sacramento; 95 miles to Fresno; 89 miles to San Francisco, 84 miles to San Jose, 84 miles to Yosemite, and 312 miles to Los Angeles.

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  Ellyse Lathrop
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