Carilion Clinic, headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, is searching for a second Orthopaedic fellowship trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon to join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Responsibilities include care of the complete range of foot and ankle problems with very infrequent general orthopaedic and trauma call (full support of an orthopaedic trauma service in place). Operations are performed at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital a 700-bed academic/tertiary referral medical center with a Level 1 Trauma program. Orthopaedic residents from nearby University of Virginia complete a total of four, 10-week rotations in Roanoke during the PGY-3 and PGY-4 years. 

The Carilion Clinic Orthopaedic group includes 40+ Physicians and 16 Physician extenders in 10 subspecialty sections providing patient centered care throughout the region.

This position offers the opportunity to benefit from an academic practice setting practicing with many of the advantages of a smaller community practice in a state-of-the-art facility, supported by a large academic institution. Surgeons have academic appointments through the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Research interest is supported. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include:
•Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
•Fellowship trained in Foot & Ankle Surgery

Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia serving one million people. Carilion includes seven hospitals, 220+ practice locations, and 24 GME programs with 725+ multi-specialty physicians in over 76+ specialties. Carilion is a physician-led, collaborative, interdisciplinary Integrated Healthcare Delivery System with a common philosophy of patient first. In 2007, Carilion partnered with Virginia Tech to create the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

The Roanoke Valley is a metropolitan area of 300,000 people with a total catchment population of  1 million and has been rated consistently among the “best places to live” in the country. This region features exceptional schools, lower cost of living, comparatively less expensive real estate, and abundant outdoor activities on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake, and surrounding areas. The area offers a four-season playground for mountain and lake recreation, as well as a rich array of arts, humanities, and cultural experiences.