Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon (Full Time)
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join NorthBay Health as a Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – $664K Income Guarantee, Sign-On Bonus in Fairfield, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $50,000.
- Relocation assistance: $20,000.
- Income guarantee: $664,000 (first two years)
- Quality Incentive eligible beginning year 3 $40,000
- Retention Bonus eligible beginning end of year 2 $30,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and CME support
- Education reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with NorthBay Health in Fairfield, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will provide comprehensive orthopedic trauma care, including operative and non-operative fracture management, while participating in trauma call coverage. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage inpatient cases and perform outpatient follow-up care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency, and possess fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery. A valid California medical license and DEA certificate are required, along with at least 2-3 years of recent relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Orthopedic Surgeon roles.
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