Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
Company: St. Charles Health System
Location: Bend
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Join a Growing Orthopedic Program in Central Oregon St. Charles
Health System is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our highly respected Orthopedics,
Neurosurgery, and Physiatry Service Line. This is an outstanding
opportunity to practice in a collaborative, physician-led
environment with access to advanced facilities, strong referral
volume, and exceptional quality of life in Central Oregon. Our
service line includes nearly 60 providers representing the full
spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal care and plays a key role in
supporting a rapidly expanding regional trauma program. About the
Role The Orthopedic Hand Surgeon provides comprehensive care for
patients with upper extremity conditions, including elective,
urgent, and trauma-related injuries from the elbow to the
fingertips. The position includes a balanced mix of clinic,
surgery, and hospital-based care, supported by experienced APPs and
multidisciplinary teams. Primary practice sites include St. Charles
Bend and Redmond hospitals, Cascade SurgiCenter, and Bend Surgery
Center. Practice Highlights - Dedicated hand surgery focus with
opportunity for elective and acute cases - Approximately 32
patient-facing hours per week for a 1.0 FTE - Blend of clinic,
surgical block time, and inpatient rounding - Participation in
orthopedic hand call rotation - Optional participation in
orthopedic trauma coverage if qualified - Collaboration with
orthopedic subspecialists, trauma surgeons, and APPs - Opportunity
to participate in outreach clinics as desired What You’ll Do -
Evaluate and treat a full spectrum of hand and upper extremity
conditions - Perform elective and emergency orthopedic surgical
procedures - Provide conservative and operative treatment planning
- Interpret imaging and diagnostic studies - Collaborate with
multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care -
Document care within the Epic EMR system - Participate in quality
improvement, education, and service line development Qualifications
Required: - MD or DO from an accredited medical school - Completion
of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency - Board certified or
board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery - Current or eligible Oregon
medical license - Unrestricted DEA registration - ATLS
certification Preferred: - Fellowship training in Hand Surgery -
Experience in hospital and outpatient orthopedic practice Why St.
Charles Health System? St. Charles is the largest health system in
Central Oregon and is known for its strong physician leadership,
collaborative culture, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Physicians enjoy: - Competitive compensation and comprehensive
benefits - CME allowance and paid professional development time -
Malpractice coverage with tail - APP support and modern surgical
facilities - Strong administrative and operational support -
Opportunity to help shape a growing orthopedic and trauma program
Why Bend, Oregon? Living in Bend offers an unmatched combination of
professional satisfaction and outdoor adventure: - 300 days of
sunshine annually - World-class recreation including skiing at Mt.
Bachelor, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, fly fishing, and
rafting - A vibrant community with award-winning restaurants, craft
breweries, arts, and music - Excellent schools and family-friendly
neighborhoods - Consistently ranked among the best places to live
in the U.S.
Keywords: St. Charles Health System, Bend , Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Healthcare , Bend, Oregon
