Explore Orthopedic Physician Jobs

Orthopedic physicians diagnose and treat conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Opportunities span orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, joint replacement, trauma, and other specialties in hospitals, health systems, private practices, and academic centers. Browse orthopedic physician openings on Ladders, including vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

Orthopedic Physician Roles and Specialties

Job titles and responsibilities vary by employer and training. Positions may focus on general orthopedic care or a subspecialty such as hand and upper-extremity care, spine, foot and ankle, pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic oncology, or sports medicine. Some roles emphasize surgery, while others include consultations, nonoperative treatment, and ongoing patient care.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

Orthopedic physician positions typically require a medical degree, completion of an orthopedic surgery residency, and an active medical license. Fellowship training, board certification or eligibility, and hospital privileges may be required or preferred depending on the role. Common responsibilities include evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, performing procedures or surgery when appropriate, and coordinating care with other clinicians.

Where Orthopedic Physicians Work

Employers include hospitals, multispecialty groups, orthopedic clinics, academic medical centers, and private practices. Consider the patient population, clinical resources, call expectations, practice model, and opportunities for teaching or research when comparing openings. Requirements and scope of practice differ by employer and location.

Find Orthopedic Physician Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for orthopedic physician opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, specialty focus, location, and employment details to identify openings that align with your training and career goals.

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$216K - $258K *

Drive patient care excellence by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits, utilizing your clinical expertise while supervising colleagues and pa...

Cleveland, OHRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Lead patient care by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits, utilizing your clinical expertise while supervising colleagues and adapting to ev...

Emeryville, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Optimize patient care by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits, utilizing your clinical expertise while supervising colleagues and embracing...

Berkeley, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Manage a diverse patient panel, providing comprehensive care through in-office and tele-health visits. Collaborate with clinical teams, supervise colleagues, and engage in continuous learning to enhan...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Transform healthcare delivery by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Supervise colleagues while engaging in continuous l...

Redwood City, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $281K *

Transform healthcare delivery by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Supervise colleagues while engaging in continuous l...

Austin, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $328K *

Transform patient care by managing diverse needs in a hybrid role. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits while collaborating with teams. Embrace continuous learning and supervise colleagues to enh...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$238K - $285K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance primary care delivery while supervising N...

Mesa, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$238K - $285K *

Elevate patient care by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits while utilizing your clinical expertise and supervising colleagues. Embrace con...

Gilbert, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Empower patient care by managing diverse needs through in-office and tele-health visits. Collaborate with clinical teams, supervise colleagues, and engage in continuous learning to enhance healthcare...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$273K - $290K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery by managing a diverse patient panel, conducting various visits, and collaborating with clinical teams to provide high-quality, human-ce...

Glastonbury, CTRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$273K - $290K *

Join a dynamic team managing diverse patient needs through in-office and tele-health visits. Engage in continuous learning and collaboration while utilizing your clinical expertise to enhance patient...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$258K - $274K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Supervise colleagues while engaging in continuo...

Jersey City, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$258K - $274K *

Manage a diverse patient panel, providing comprehensive care through in-office, tele-health, and procedural services while collaborating with clinical teams and supervising colleagues to enhance healt...

Englewood, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $97K *

Unlock potential by fostering relationships with healthcare practices to enhance performance in value-based care. Collaborate with physicians and managers, utilizing data-driven strategies to achieve...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$273K - $327K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming primary care by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams to enhance patient outco...

Connecticut, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$258K - $309K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming primary care by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams to deliver high-quality...

Hoboken, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$251K - $301K *

Join a dynamic team managing diverse patient needs through in-office and tele-health visits. Engage in continuous learning, collaborate with colleagues, and utilize your clinical expertise while super...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Transform patient care by managing diverse needs in a hybrid role, blending in-office and virtual visits. Collaborate with clinical teams, supervise colleagues, and engage in continuous learning to en...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Unlock your potential by managing diverse patient needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits while utilizing your clinical expertise and supervising colleagues to...

Berkeley, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Join us to manage a diverse patient panel, providing comprehensive care through in-office and tele-health visits while collaborating with a dedicated team and supervising colleagues in a dynamic prima...

Oakland, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming primary care by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams while supervising NP or...

Emeryville, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Join our team to manage diverse patient needs, conduct various visits, and collaborate with clinical teams. Utilize your expertise in primary care while supervising colleagues and engaging in continuo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional primary care by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams to enhance healthcare deliv...

Menlo Park, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Join us to manage a diverse patient panel, providing acute and chronic care while collaborating with clinical teams. Engage in continuous learning and supervise colleagues, all within a supportive hyb...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an orthopedic physician do?question toggle

    An orthopedic physician evaluates and treats conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Care may include diagnosis, nonsurgical treatment, procedures, and surgery, depending on the physician’s specialty and role.

  • What qualifications are typically required for orthopedic physician jobs?question toggle

    Most roles require a medical degree, completion of an orthopedic surgery residency, and an active medical license. Fellowship training, board certification or eligibility, and hospital privileges may also be required or preferred.

  • What specialties are available in orthopedic medicine?question toggle

    Orthopedic physicians may specialize in areas such as sports medicine, spine, joint replacement, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, pediatric orthopedics, trauma, or orthopedic oncology.

  • Where do orthopedic physicians work?question toggle

    They work in hospitals, health systems, private practices, orthopedic clinics, multispecialty groups, and academic medical centers. Duties and schedules vary by employer and specialty.

  • How can I find orthopedic physician jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse orthopedic physician listings on Ladders and review each posting for compensation, location, specialty, qualifications, and employment details. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.