Bon Secours Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon- Petersburg, VA

Seeking a Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgeon in the Petersburg, Virginia area!

Bon Secours Mercy Health
Bon Secours Orthopedics- Petersburg, VA
Joint Reconstruction


The Orthopedic Surgeon is charged with providing a broad range of orthopedic surgical interventions. This care must be delivered in accordance with State and Federal policy and meet organizational and community standards which pertains to both to outpatients and inpatients. The surgeon must function as a collegial member with the entire staff.

Duties and responsibilities of the orthopedic surgeon include but not limited to:

* Treating most muscle and skeletal problems including arthritis, congenital deformities, Joint Reconstruction or trauma injuries.

* Providing medical care by performing physical exams, designing treatment and therapeutic plans, and keeping track of patient progress to determine on going healthcare needs.

* Performing joint replacement surgery, treating sports related injuries, and repairing fractures along with using corrective devices such as splints, braces or cast to support bones or to immobilize a fracture.

* Administering invasive and non-invasive treatment to address musculoskeletal problems, to include, but limited to, procedures to reattach tendons, ligaments, and bones.

* Prescribing medications and supplements to reduce pain and strengthen joints.

* Creating post-surgery care plans and recommending lifestyle changes necessary for quick recuperation.

* Monitoring the recovery process of patients to determine the need for changes in treatment plan.

* Assigning tasks to nurses and other healthcare staff.

* Working with organizational managers of the orthopedic department including the physician's assistants, nurses, surgery technicians etc. to ensure everyone is taking part in helping the department to operate smoothly.

* Creating and maintaining a good working relationship with specialists such as the primary care physicians as well as with other potential sources of referrals by providing surgical assistance and consultation to medical doctors and general practitioners.

* Providing BSMH with all billing documentation in a thorough and timely manner for services rendered.

*5+ yrs joint surgery experience.

Bon Secours- Southside Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours - Southside Medical Center is a 300-bed hospital in Petersburg, Virginia, located in the Tri-Cities area. The hospital was opened in 1948 and relocated in 2003. The hospital is designated as a Level III Trauma Center by the Virginia Department of Health.

The following awards, accreditations and associations endorse SRMC as a quality health care provider. We are proud to offer the level of service they represent.
  • Accredited Cancer Center with Gold Commendation and Outstanding Achievement Award: American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, 2011-2014, 2014-2017
  • Accredited Comprehensive Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, 2015-2018
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, 2014-2017
  • Certified Primary Stroke Center: The Joint Commission/American Heart Association, 2014-2016
  • Gold Seal of Approval® for Hip and Knee Joint Replacement: The Joint Commission, 2015-2017
  • Accredited Facility (Breast Ultrasound, CT, Mammography, MRI & Ultrasound): American College of Radiology