MD West ONE, in partnership with Methodist Health System, is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Hospitalist to join our growing team in Omaha, NE. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a program designed to deliver exceptional, patient-centered musculoskeletal care across the region.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Role : Provide inpatient orthopedic consults and manage acute cases, including trauma, complex fractures, and infections. Methodist Hospital is a Level 3 Center.
- Collaborative Environment : Work closely with ER teams and surgical specialists using standardized triage and transfer protocols
- Innovative Program : Support a tiered triage system that ensures timely subspecialty care and optimizes patient outcomes.
What We Offer :
Competitive compensation and benefits package.A leadership-backed initiative to position Methodist as the regional center of excellence for orthopedic care.Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, team-oriented setting.If you’re passionate about improving patient care and thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, we’d love to connect.
Qualifications
Medical degree (MD / DO) with residency in orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, or relevant acute-care specialty.Active Nebraska medical license (or ability to obtain).Strong clinical experience in acute orthopedic injury management.Proficiency in standard orthopedic procedures : joint reductions, splinting / casting, wound care, soft tissue injury management.Ability to work independently and make rapid disposition decisions aligned with triage guidelines.Excellent communication skills to coordinate with ER, hospitalist teams, and orthopedic subspecialists.DUTIES
Provide same-day or next-day inpatient consults for all Tier 3 admissions.Provide telehealth consults when appropriate to support ER disposition and avoid unnecessary transfers.Determine whether cases can be :
Discharged with orthopedic follow-upAdmitted for medical reasons but remain in a Tier 3 pathwayEscalated to a higher tier (Tier 2, Tier 1) based on clinical changePerform closed reductions, splinting, immobilization, and related non-operative treatments.Ensure accurate, thorough documentation of injury classification, treatment plan, and follow-up protocol.Ensure all patients discharged from ER receive rapid follow-up scheduling (via QLIQ process) with MD West ONE.Communicate findings and plans clearly to ER providers, hospitalists, and nursing teams.#J-18808-Ljbffr