Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Listed compensation
$739,410
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Job Description
- Ref #: 68053
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Davenport, IA
- Shift Schedule: Full time
- Shift Type: Days
Requirements
- Must be Board certified in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery or a Truly board eligible - [REQUIRED]
- Must have fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology or Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint Arthroplasty - [REQUIRED]
- Have an active license in both Iowa and Illinois - [REQUIRED]
- Strong clinical and surgical expertise with a commitment to comprehensive hand and upper extremity care - [REQUIRED]
- Open to both graduating fellows and experienced orthopedic surgeons
- Does the provider require visa support – H-1B cap exempt (Note in Additional Submission Details) – [REQUIRED]
- Submit Self-Query NPDB pulled within 30 days from submission at time of presentation- [REQUIRED]
Benefits
- Two-year guaranteed salary: $739,410, plus production beginning at 10,650 wRVUs
- Straight production model starting in year 3
- Earning potential of $1M+
- $100,000 recruitment incentive
- Up to $15,000 relocation assistance
- Generous time off: 4 weeks vacation, 1 week CME, 6 paid holidays
- $6,000 annual CME stipend
- Full benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability – Benefits start day one!
- 401(k) with match + 457(b)
- Professional liability coverage
- PSLF eligibility
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive orthopedic trauma and surgical care to patients in a clinical setting. Perform complex orthopedic procedures including adult reconstruction and total joint arthroplasty.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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Living in Davenport
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $200k≈ 0.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $971/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.1
- State income tax
- Up to 6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.