Orthopedic Surgeon – Trauma & Sports Medicine

Organization: Lahey Clinic (Beth Israel Lahey Health)

Location: Burlington & Peabody, MA (Just North of Boston)

Base Salary: $425,000 – $500,000 / year

Facility: 337-Bed Tertiary Care Facility | Level I Trauma Center

Opportunity Overview

Join Lahey Clinic's physician-led, multi-disciplinary team of 500+ providers. We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon dual-focused or fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Trauma and Sports Medicine.

This role combines high-complexity acute trauma coverage at a Level I Trauma Center with a robust elective sports medicine practice.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical & Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for acute trauma, complex fractures, joint injuries, soft tissue reconstruction, and sports injuries.
Level I Trauma Call: Participate in the trauma call rotation for rapid evaluation, resuscitation, and operative management of polytrauma.
Outpatient Practice: Maintain a sports medicine and post-trauma follow-up clinic across designated LHMC ambulatory sites.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, Radiology, Physical Therapy, and APPs.
Quality & Academics: Contribute to quality initiatives, clinical research, and the training of residents, fellows, and advanced practice clinicians.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Residency: Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency.
Fellowship: Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma, Sports Medicine, or dual fellowship is strongly preferred.
Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible by the ABOS.
Licensure: Unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License and Federal/State DEA (or eligible prior to start date).
Skills: Demonstrated surgical excellence in complex fracture management and advanced arthroscopic/sports procedures.

Why Join Lahey Clinic?

State-of-the-Art Care: Practice in a recently completed emergency department within a premier 337-bed tertiary facility.
Ideal Location: Located just north of Boston with top-tier school systems, rich cultural activities, and easy access to New England’s mountains and coastlines.
Compensation Structure: Base salary is determined by experience, specialty, and productivity, with additional opportunities for performance, quality, and productivity bonuses.