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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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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

$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

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

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.