Job Description

BACKGROUND:

New York Bariatric Group (NYBG), the largest bariatric practice in the country, is expanding its clinical platform by launching a new orthopedic service line. With a high volume of cross-referrals, a robust tristate ASC network, and a powerful direct-to-consumer marketing engine, NYBG offers a unique opportunity for a motivated, entrepreneurial orthopedic surgeon to build and lead this new initiative.

In addition, NYBG has exclusive direct-to-employer relationships through which self-insured employers refer bariatric patients directly to our practices and ASCs across the region. We believe there is a significant opportunity to extend these partnerships to orthopedic procedures, especially total joint replacements. This position offers a rare chance to join a high-growth platform and help shape a new clinical vertical from the ground up.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Access to NYBG’s extensive bariatric patient base (over 10k patients) and built-in referral volume.
• Nationally recognized direct-to-consumer marketing and branding.
• Exclusive direct-to-employer relationships that present untapped orthopedic volume.
• Network of high-performance ASCs across the tristate area equipped for total joint cases.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment with full administrative support.
• Competitive compensation package with future partnership and leadership tracks.
• A strategic role in shaping the orthopedic service line as part of a market-leading medical group

Compensation for this position starts at $500,000 but ranges depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients through medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans).
• Diagnose musculoskeletal conditions such as fractures, arthritis, joint disorders, and sports injuries.
• Perform surgical procedures including joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture repairs, and soft tissue reconstruction.
• Provide non-surgical treatments such as medication management, physical therapy referrals, and orthopedic devices (braces, casts).
• Monitor post-operative progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Educate patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment options, recovery, and prevention.
• Collaborate with Mid-Level Practitioners, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, and nutritional departments adhering to care model for patients
• Assist patients in postoperative care in both hospital and office settings
• Provide support, including call coverage, to the orthopedic surgery program

Qualifications

Education, Licensure or Certification:

· Degree of Doctor of Medicine

· Completion of an orthopedic surgery residency; joint replacement fellowship preferred

· Licensed in NY or NJ.

· Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Work Experience or Related Experience:

· Must have strong interpersonal skills and be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people at various levels

· Strong clinical background and business acumen

· Prior experience in an ASC strongly preferred, particularly with same day total joint cases

· Interest or experience in working with patients who are overweight/obese patients