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Oakland, Maryland

Physician, Orthopedic Surgery -Garrett Regional Medical Center

Orthopedic Surgery Top 10% in Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description

WVUHS Medical Group seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon. The successful candidate will practice in Oakland, MD.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of Orthopaedics.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain state medical license. Successful Candidate must have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency program. Successful Candidate must be board certified/eligible in orthopaedic surgery. All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

WVU Health System Highlights

  • Forbes ranks WVU Health System “Best Among America’s Large Employers”
  • Ranked Top 150 Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare
  • Ranked within the top 100 Forbes 2023 list of “America’s Best Employers for Women”
  • Recognized Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/careers.

For additional questions, please contact Sonya Petry, Senior Physician Recruiter and Talent Advisor, at sonya.petry@wvumedicine.org.

Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

  • Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  • United States of America (Exempt)

Compensation Range

Compensation Range is based on 100% FTE. Salary will be prorated if hired at less than 100% FTE.

Company

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center

8298 SMG Orthopedics and Wound Care Garrett County

Address

  • 251 N 4th Street
  • Oakland

Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will practice in the field of orthopedics at the Garrett Regional Medical Center. They will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and clinical services within the WVU Health System.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an orthopedic surgery residency program. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery and eligible for a state medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical PracticeMedical DiagnosisTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Orthopedic Surgery -Garrett Regional Medical Center at WVU Medicine a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 341 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution10 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
83%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery

  • On-site

Living in Oakland

Median resident rent
$670/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About WVU Medicine

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Morgantown, WV
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Coverage
Tuition Program
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program