ORTHOPAEDIC SPINE SURGEON OPPORTUNITY
Orthopaedic Center for Spinal and Pediatric Care®
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, Ohio

HealthGrades has recognized Miami Valley Hospital as the 2007 Ohio’s Best Facility for spine surgery and a five star rating in clinical services for back and neck surgery without spinal fusion. MVH is listed in 2007 and 2008 as HealthGrades Top 5% Distinguish Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, among U.S. hospitals offer overall quality. It is also named as America’s Best Hospitals Distinction in Orthopedics for 2008 by U.S. News and World Report.  With 848 licensed beds and a staff of more than 1,200 physicians representing 50 primary, medical and surgical specialties, Miami Valley Hospital (MVH) ranks in size among the nation's top 100 hospitals. We continue to experience excellent financial results—thanks, in part, to continued strong patient volumes.

An exceptional opportunity for a well-trained board-certified or board-eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Spine to work with the Orthopaedic Center for Spinal and Pediatric Care, an established single specialty orthopedic-surgical private practice. The group performs out of three offices—all are state of the art facilities.

Facilities offer:
• On-site Physical Therapy
• On-site Imaging
• On-site C-Arm
• On-site cast and procedure rooms
• EMR and wireless communications

The candidate will be functioning within Miami Valley Hospital:
• Level I trauma center
• 100% Adult spine surgery
• 24-hour air ambulance service
• Average call is 1:5
• Wright State University Orthopaedic Residents
• Competitively base salary plus incentives
• Employment Model through the specialty network of Miami Valley Hospital
• EMR and wireless communication
• State of the art technology: Stryker Arthroscope, OSI modular system, Ilizario fixator

Miami Valley Hospital (MVH) is the region's leader in health care. As the home of CareFlight Air and Mobile Services, the region's only Level I Trauma Center and the birthplace of the most babies in the region, MVH offers the Dayton area a continuing commitment to medical innovation and comprehensive care.

 

From modest beginnings, more than 100 years ago as a 37-bed hospital housed in a converted private home, Miami Valley Hospital (MVH) has grown to an 848-bed regional referral and specialty center. Learn more about MVH history from early days to modern times and future endeavors.

 

Miami Valley Hospital offers:

• Level I Trauma Center
• States busiest emergency room
• CareFlight, 24-hour air ambulance service
• EMR and wireless communication
• Academic Center Affiliated, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Awards and Recognition for Miami Valley Hospital

The Heart Tower at Miami Valley Hospital is one of the largest construction projects in the history of Dayton. MVH is reconized by HeathGrades as being one of the best in the region for overall cardiac care. By building the new heart tower, MVH will match their award earning quality with a best in class facility. The 12-story, 484,000 square-foot building scheduled to open in late 2010 will feature: • Cardiac testing • Cardiac catheterization labs • Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery suites • Imaging services • 180 acuity adaptable private patient rooms • Strategically placed nursing and supply stations

Dayton, Ohio is a city with 250,000 population but the surrounding service area includes approximately 1,000,000 in population. Known for affordable housing and safe, attractive neighborhoods, the area boasts several of Ohio's top-ranked school systems, short commutes and easy access to a variety of recreation, sports, cultural arts and other entertainment. 

Sports fans find ample opportunity for enjoyment. The Dayton Dragons have captivated area residents, playing to sold-out crowds since minor league baseball returned to Dayton in 2000. Univerity of Dayton basketball is a perennial favorite, along with Dayton Bombers hockey, and Wright State University basketball. Major league baseball's Cincinnati Reds and two NFL football teams are within a one- to two-hour drive.

The region's 35,000 acres of parks and nature preserves offer outdoor enjoyment year round and a growing network of cycling trails that provide miles of active recreation for families and cycling enthusiasts alike. The newest attraction is Riverscape, whose Five Rivers Fountain of Lights can be seen from Miami Valley Hospital.

A diverse selection of performing arts also awaits you. Dayton is home to the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, a modern dance company rooted in the African American experience, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dayton Opera and Victoria Theatre Association. The Fraze Pavilion is a popular outdoor music venue and the annual Cityfolk Festival draws thousands to Dayton each June. Nearby Cincinnati, Columbus and Indianapolis offer additional arts and entertainment.