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Healthcare United
Lakewood, New York

Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY

Orthopedic SurgeryNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$645k-$731k

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Job Description

  • Posting Title: Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY
  • Location: Lakewood, New York
  • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Type(s): Full-time, permanent

Work Schedule: Full-time, permanent position. Clinic, surgical, and hospital responsibilities.

  • Call Schedule: Specific hours and call expectations to be discussed during the interview process.
  • Compensation: Listed annual range: $645,000–$731,000
  • New Grads/Practicing: New Grads Welcome to Apply, Experience not required

Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time, permanent, employed opportunity in western New York’s Chautauqua County, near Lakewood. Join an established group providing general orthopedic care, with a preference for adult reconstruction. Adult reconstruction fellowship training is welcome but is not required.

Work alongside two experienced orthopedic surgeons and seven advanced practice providers supporting the office, operating room, and hospital. A strong primary care referral network supports patient volume and continuity of care across regional outpatient locations and the affiliated hospital.

Fully integrated Epic documentation connects the care team. Robotic assistance, planned operating room renovation, and recent radiology upgrades reflect ongoing investment in surgical resources. The practice offers access to a broader specialist network and administrative support.

The listed annual compensation range is $645,000–$731,000, with productivity and quality incentives and a $50,000 sign-on bonus. Student loan repayment, a residency stipend, CME support, relocation assistance, employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice coverage, and PSLF-eligible nonprofit employment add to the comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency.
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
  • Adult reconstruction fellowship training preferred but not required.
  • Ability to obtain an unrestricted New York medical license and necessary credentials.
  • DEA certification.
  • No visa sponsorship at this time.

Benefits

  • $50,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Productivity and quality incentives.
  • Student loan repayment.
  • Residency stipend.
  • CME days and CME stipend.
  • Relocation assistance for customary and reasonable moving expenses.
  • Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Group life insurance and paid parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance for eligible employees and family members.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan.
  • PSLF-eligible nonprofit employment, subject to program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The orthopedic surgeon will provide general orthopedic care with a focus on adult reconstruction in both clinic and hospital settings. They will work alongside a team of surgeons and advanced practice providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Surgical proceduresPatient careClinical assessmentHospital roundingCollaborationMedical diagnosisTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY at Healthcare United a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 358 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$688k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $638k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

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Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,154/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$50,000 sign-on bonus
Productivity and quality incentives
Student loan repayment
Residency stipend
CME days and CME stipend
Relocation assistance
Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance