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Riverside Health System
Newport News, Virginia

Military Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for Riverside Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Physiatry Specialist – Newport News, Virginia

Orthopedic Surgery Above average in Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$7,800

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love. Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Hiring Range $7,800.00 - $7,800.00

Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance.

Riverside Medical Group is currently seeking a Military Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for weekend and on call coverage to join our team at Riverside Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Physiatry Specialist in Newport News, Virginia.

Riverside Medical Group is expanding its specialty network and recruiting for physicians to join one of our many locations. Our commitment is to provide the right care, at the right time to our patients to enhance their well-being and improve their health. Our Riverside Care Difference reflects our commitment to quality, safety, and service. Our expert specialists in orthopedics and sports medicine offer options for treating a variety of conditions – from nagging joint pain to sports injuries – all with a focus on returning to life and play. We provide a full range of surgical and nonsurgical solutions for orthopedic disorders. Our experienced, board certified orthopedics team, coupled with the latest diagnostic techniques, deliver the kind of orthopedic care you deserve along with a comprehensive array of services including

  • Services
  • Total joint replacement
  • Sports medicine
  • Hand and wrist
  • Foot and ankle
  • Shoulder and elbow
  • Trauma and fractures
  • Other services
  • Diagnostic and imaging services
  • Emergency and trauma care
  • Home health services
  • Physical therapy services
  • Other specialties and services: https://www.riversideonline.com/services/index.cfm

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Certification(s) and License(s)

  • Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Virginia
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Current DEA

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Collaborative approach with other physicians and providers

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will provide weekend and on-call orthopedic trauma coverage for patients at the Riverside Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Physiatry Specialist facility. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and be licensed in the state of Virginia. Applicants are required to be board certified or board eligible and possess a current DEA registration.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic SurgeryTrauma SurgeryFracture ManagementDiagnostic ImagingEmergency CareCollaboration

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 31 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 58% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 5 employers

3
<$375k
2
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3
$500k-625k
1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 5 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

4.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Orthopedic Surgery

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,605/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.