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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Family Medicine Physician (French Creek Square clinic) 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Yesterday
Primary Care Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Yesterday
Primary Care Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Yesterday
Primary Care Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
2 days ago
Primary Care Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
2 days ago
Family Medicine Physician (Domain Northside clinic) 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Yesterday
Primary Care Physician (Pacific Heights) - Sign-On Bonus Available - 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH
$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...
2 days ago
Physician - Family Medicine - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
6 days ago
Physician - Family Medicine - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
6 days ago
Primary Care Physician (Spear Street) - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
2 days ago
Primary Care Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Today
Primary Care Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
2 days ago
Primary Care Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
2 days ago
Primary Care Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
2 days ago
$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...
1 week ago
Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Yesterday
Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
2 days ago
Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
2 days ago
Primary Care Physician (Clay) - Sign-On Bonus Available - Remote flexibility
$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...
2 days ago
Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Today
Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Yesterday
Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Yesterday
Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Yesterday
Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
Yesterday
Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$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...
2 days ago
What does an orthopedic physician do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.