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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $220K *

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$72K - $100K *

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$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

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$200K - $350K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic orthopedic and sports medicine practice, providing exceptional patient care while enjoying a supportive team environment. Benefit from a full-time schedule with no weekends and comprehe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic orthopedic and sports medicine practice, delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. Enjoy a full-time schedule with no weekends, competitive compensation, and comp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $115K *

Shape the future of patient care as you lead a dynamic clinic, fostering collaboration with top orthopedic specialists while driving clinical excellence and team development in a supportive environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $115K *

Transform patient care through leadership and clinical excellence at a high-impact clinic, collaborating with top orthopedic experts. Drive team growth, develop effective practices, and enhance your i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

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$120K - $140K *

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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.