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Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Orthopedic Surgeon Plainsboro Township NJ

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

Pay as listed: $600k · Plainsboro Township, New Jersey.

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$600k

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Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon Plainsboro Township NJ

$400,000–$500,000 Base Salary + Bonus | Full-Time | Excellent Benefits

We are seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our established, growing multispecialty practice in Plainsboro Township, NJ. Additional office locations are available in Toms River and Tinton Falls, offering flexibility in practice location.

This is an excellent opportunity for a General Orthopedic Surgeon looking for competitive compensation, a collaborative team, and a well-established practice with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic orthopedic conditions
  • Perform orthopedic consultations, examinations, and follow-up visits
  • Perform arthroscopic procedures involving shoulders, hips, and knees
  • Provide joint injections and other appropriate treatments
  • Perform hip and knee replacements if trained (preferred, not required)
  • Collaborate with our experienced multidisciplinary medical team

Qualifications

  • Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Active NJ medical license or ability to obtain one
  • Experience with arthroscopic procedures involving shoulders, hips, and knees
  • Total joint replacement experience is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

  • $400,000–$500,000 annual base salary, depending on experience
  • Competitive bonus package
  • Health insurance
  • Paid vacation/PTO
  • 401(k) and profit sharing
  • Established practice with a supportive, collaborative team

Multiple NJ Office Locations

  • Join a respected medical group dedicated to providing exceptional orthopedic care and improving patients' quality of life.
  • Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!
  • Please send your resume
  • HCRC Staffing

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hip replacementKnee replacementPatient evaluationOrthopedic consultationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 178 active listings.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$600k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $551k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 5 employers

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$520k–$600k
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Orthopedic Surgeon Philadelphia PA

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 340 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Plainsboro

Typical market rent
$2,165/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid vacation/PTO
401(k) and profit sharing
Competitive bonus package