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.
$210K - $250K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional rehabilitation care for patients facing complex medical challenges. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance recovery and improve quality of life in a sup...
Yesterday
Orthopedic Surgeon-Sports Medicine - Orthopedics Northgate - Northgate-600 Tracy Way
$280K - $350K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare to a diverse patient population. Manage patient care, supervise medical staff, and ensure quality standards while fostering a collabo...
1 week ago
Orthopedic & Pain Management Physician Assistant
$90K - $110K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on orthopedic and pain management. Collaborate with specialists to provide comprehensive care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, ensu...
6 days ago
Orthopedic & Pain Management Physician Assistant
$90K - $110K *
Transform patient care by collaborating with orthopedic and pain management specialists to evaluate, treat, and manage musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring high-quality outcomes and patient satisfacti...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Advance patient care by evaluating chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions. Collaborate with a dedicated team to develop treatment plans, manage follow-ups, and educate patients, ensuring high-qua...
5 days ago
Physician Assistant - General Orthopaedics
$90K - $110K *
Join our Orthopaedics team to provide comprehensive care for musculoskeletal conditions, including fracture management and postoperative care. Collaborate with surgeons and nursing staff to enhance pa...
1 week ago
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (Annapolis, MD)
$75K - $115K *
Champion the care of patients by designing and fitting orthopedic devices, ensuring comfort and functionality through expert assessment and collaboration with physicians, while maintaining comprehensi...
4 weeks ago
Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery
$150K - $200K *
Transform orthopedic care by joining a dynamic team focused on patient-centered outcomes. Collaborate with surgeons and specialists to enhance services in a thriving community, managing patients throu...
2 weeks ago
Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery
$150K - $200K *
Transform patient care by managing orthopedic cases across outpatient and inpatient settings. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support a thriving orthopedic practice, focusing on total joint arthrop...
2 weeks ago
Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery
$150K - $200K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic orthopedic team, providing comprehensive care across outpatient and inpatient settings. Contribute to the growth of orthopedic services while collaborating wit...
2 weeks ago
$250K - $300K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through collaboration and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work within a large network of professionals, focusing on physician wel...
3 weeks ago
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant - Seattle Eastside
$124K - $197K *
Explore a rewarding career as a key member of a dynamic orthopedic surgery team, focusing on comprehensive patient care in a community-based practice with opportunities for surgical assistance and cli...
Yesterday
$250K - $300K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role requiring expertise in orthopedic surgery and medical device regulation. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure the safety and effectiveness of innovative health...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (Fairfax, VA)
$75K - $115K *
Explore a rewarding career in orthotics and prosthetics, providing essential patient care by designing, fitting, and adjusting orthopedic devices. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance...
3 weeks ago
Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional orthopedic care as an advanced practice provider in a dynamic team environment, blending inpatient and outpatient responsibilities to enhance patient outcomes...
3 weeks ago
Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's committed to excellence in orthopedic care, enhancing patient outcomes through surgical expertise and collaborative practices. Elevate your career while making a significant impact...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Inpatient Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role blending patient care and leadership. Manage inpatient responsibilities while teaching and coordinating schedules in a supportive environment, ensuring a balanced...
1 week ago
Inpatient Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider
$110K - $130K *
Optimize patient care as a clinical leader, balancing inpatient responsibilities with teaching and administrative duties in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no surgical obligat...
1 week ago
Physician Assistant - Hybrid - Orthopedics
$90K - $110K *
Drive patient care excellence by providing critical care services within the PA scope, coordinating complex health needs across settings, ensuring quality documentation, and engaging in continuous edu...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Orthopaedic Total Joint Surgeon
$300K - $350K *
Champion the growth of our orthopedic service line by providing expert care in total joint replacement and adult reconstruction, while collaborating with a dedicated team and leveraging advanced surgi...
3 weeks ago
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
$100K - $125K *
Advance patient care as a Physician Assistant in a dynamic spine practice. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality healthcare while traveling between multiple clinics in Illinois and...
4 weeks ago
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
$300K - $350K *
Shape the future of sports medicine by providing exceptional patient care and surgical expertise in a collaborative, supportive environment, fostering community connections and a thriving practice in...
Reposted today
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (Richmond, VA)
$75K - $115K *
Lead the design and fitting of orthopedic devices, ensuring optimal patient care through assessment, customization, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance mobility and quality of l...
4 weeks ago
$130K - $140K *
Lead the charge in promoting health by delivering comprehensive medical services under physician supervision, ensuring patient care excellence and safety while fostering a collaborative healthcare env...
Reposted yesterday
$62K - $125K *
Pioneer comprehensive podiatric care in a skilled nursing facility, enhancing residents' mobility and quality of life through expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of foot and lower extremity co...
2 weeks 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.