Orthopedic Surgery - Hand and Upper Extremity – Akron, Ohio

 Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
• Unrestricted Ohio licensure or willingness to obtain
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to quality care in a patient centered, team-based environment

Opportunity Highlights

• Employed position offering competitive compensation, benefit package and incentives such as sign on bonus, student loan assistance and relocation
• Active involvement in medical student, resident and fellow education. Summa Orthopedics is a privademic center with 4 residents per year and 2 primary care sports medicine fellows.
• Strong coordination of care between PCP, Pain Management, Rheumatology, Radiology, OR, physical/occupational therapy
• Epic System’s EMR

Community Information

Rising from the rolling hills of the Western Reserve along the Ohio & Erie Canal, Akron is located within 500 miles of 42 major cities, and surrounded by thousands of acres of national parkland and countryside.  As a thriving heartland city Akron provides an ideal living and working environment. The vitality of its people and the unparalleled quality of life offers versatility, a low cost of living, outstanding cultural access and a thriving climate for healthcare, education and business. The downtown hosts a vibrant arts scene and eclectic dining options.  Northeast Ohio offers many quality primary and secondary education options.