Orthopaedic Surgeon

Job Summary

Berks Ortho is seeking a General Orthopaedic Surgeon to join its well-established, independent orthopaedic practice in West Reading, PA. Located on the Reading Hospital campus, employment with Berks Ortho offers both the autonomy and collegiality of independent private practice and access to the resources and established patient base of the region’s leading hospital.

Highlights:

Independent practice with close affiliation with Reading Hospital

State-of-the-art medical equipment and cutting-edge medical technology

Dedicated team with long-term employee commitment

Established and growing patient practice

Opportunity to build robust practice and achieve long-term success

Broad general orthopaedic practice including fracture care, joint replacement, arthroscopy, and other elective orthopaedic procedures

Primary hospital coverage at Reading Hospital, with additional staff privileges at St. Joseph Medical Center and local outpatient surgery centers

Reasonable call/holiday rotation with no trauma responsibility

Surgeons are associated with Drexel University College of Medicine at Reading Hospital, providing opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and academic appointment

Strongly encouraged career development in areas of subspeciality clinical interest

Contact Name: Keri Krim

Contact Email: keri.krim@towerhealth.org

Contact Phone: 484-628-6714

Life in Berks County, PA

Berks County maintains a perfect balance of urban, rural and suburban settings.

Our community offers diverse outdoor and cultural activities, outstanding

schools and quality of life with easy accessibility to shore points, airports

and major metro areas, such as Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and

Washington, DC.

Videos:

Berks Ortho - YouTube

Virtual Tour – Reading Hospital

West Reading Campus: Tour Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health

Living in Berks County – From Reading Fellows (Video)

Websites:

Berks Ortho Website

Reading Hospital Campus Map

Facts About Reading Hospital

Berks County Living Website

Newcomers Guide to Berks County

Pennsylvania’s Americana Region

Qualifications

Qualifications:

MD (preferred) or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

BC/BE in Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship training required, with preference for a specialty aligned with the candidate’s clinical interest and the needs of the practice.

Unrestrictive PA medical license or ability to obtain one

New graduates or established physicians are encouraged to apply!

Overview

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.

This position was posted by Tower Health (Berks Ortho, PA). Apply through the official website using the link on this page.