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.
Penn Medicine Clinician- Foot and Ankle Surgeon
$20K - $500K+*
Elevate your career by providing expert foot and ankle surgical care while engaging in teaching and administrative duties. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes across multiple...
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Academic Orthopaedic Tumor Surgeon
$300K - $350K *
Transform patient care by leading musculoskeletal oncology initiatives, collaborating with a dedicated team in an academic setting, and shaping the future of orthopaedic education and research...
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Advanced Practice Clinician-Orthopedic Surgery- Abington
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to patient care as an advanced practice clinician in a dynamic acute care setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage complex health conditions, ensur...
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Advanced Practice Clinician-Orthopedic Surgery- Abington
$95K - $115K *
Bring your expertise to a dynamic acute care team, providing comprehensive patient assessments, diagnoses, and care plans. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and ens...
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Urgent Care Physician Assistant
$124K - $177K *
Empower your career by evaluating and managing orthopedic patients. This role involves diagnosing conditions, providing pre/post-op care, and collaborating with a dedicated operations team to enhance...
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Academic Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons #ORT044
$250K - $300K *
Transform your career by leading pediatric orthopaedic surgery, ensuring exceptional clinical care, mentoring future surgeons, and advancing academic scholarship in a dynamic, supportive environment...
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Physician Assistant, Orthopedics
$90K - $110K *
Support patient care management and education in a collaborative orthopedic team, delivering high-quality musculoskeletal care alongside surgeons and healthcare professionals to enhance patient mobili...
6 days ago
Physician Assistant, Orthopedics
$95K - $115K *
Elevate patient care by managing musculoskeletal conditions and collaborating with orthopedic surgeons. Deliver high-quality education and support to patients and families, ensuring a seamless recover...
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$80K - $95K *
Manage and oversee administrative operations, ensuring efficient support services and staff coordination. Lead a team, optimize processes, and foster communication to meet departmental goals while mai...
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$64K - $102K *
Drive patient care by evaluating needs and designing custom orthotic solutions. Collaborate with healthcare teams, educate patients, and lead training programs to enhance service delivery and improve...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate clinic operations by managing staff, ensuring quality therapy services, and fostering a positive culture. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance patient care and drive clinic productivity...
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$62K - $125K *
Inspire residents' mobility and well-being by providing expert podiatric care, diagnosing and treating foot and lower extremity conditions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance qu...
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$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional orthopedic care while gaining hands-on experience in both clinical and surgical settings. Collaborate with skilled professionals to enhance patie...
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$210K - $250K *
Lead a dynamic inpatient rehabilitation unit, providing medical oversight and patient care while collaborating with a dedicated clinical team to enhance post-acute rehabilitation services in a support...
3 days ago
Pediatric Physician Assistant- Orthopaedic Surgery
$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team in pediatric orthopaedic surgery, providing comprehensive inpatient care, assisting in surgeries, and supporting families. Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to enhan...
1 week ago
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant
$110K - $150K *
Shape the future of orthopaedic care by providing exceptional support in surgery, evaluation, and patient management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to trauma, joints, and sports medicine, contributing...
Reposted 1 week ago
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant
$110K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing orthopedic care and enhancing patient outcomes. Bring your expertise in surgery and outpatient management to our thriving practice, where collaboration and in...
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of orthopedic care by joining our dynamic team as a Physician Assistant. Collaborate with skilled surgeons, provide exceptional patient care, and enhance surgical outcomes in a suppor...
3 weeks ago
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (Indianapolis, IN)
$75K - $110K *
Transform patient care by providing expert fitting and design of orthopedic devices. Collaborate with physicians to enhance mobility and comfort for individuals with limb and spine conditions, ensurin...
3 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality medical care within a correctional facility, overseeing clinical services, and ensuring compliance with national standards while fostering a collaborative he...
2 weeks ago
Physician Assistant - Orthopedics (Baytown)
$95K - $115K *
Elevate patient care by providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative services as a Physician Assistant. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpa...
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Chief, Division of Arthroplasty, Department of Orthopaedics (MD) (College of Medicine - Phoenix)
$300K - $350K *
Develop strategic leadership in Arthroplasty, overseeing operations, research and education. Engage with faculty on recruitment and mentorship while maintaining clinical excellence and fostering innov...
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$82K - $119K *
Transform patient care by providing essential physical therapy services to enhance mobility and restore function. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive environment, ensuring safe patient d...
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$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing genetic healthcare by diagnosing and managing complex genetic disorders. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver expert genetic services and enha...
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Long Term Care Doctor - Post-Acute Care Physician
$100K - $250K *
Transform post-acute care by leading skilled nursing teams, managing complex cases, and ensuring quality patient interactions. Enjoy unmatched flexibility in your schedule while delivering hospital-le...
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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.