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Omaha, Nebraska

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

MD West ONE, a leading private musculoskeletal surgical practice in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon to replace a retiring partner. This rare opportunity offers an established, thriving practice with an outstanding reputation, a large patient base, and a strong referral network. The ideal candidate specializes in hand, wrist, elbow, and/or shoulder surgery and is committed to delivering the highest level of subspecialty care.

About MD West ONE

For over 70 years, MD West ONE has provided trusted care across the region. You will be joining a collaborative team consisting of 25 orthopedic surgeons, 7 neurosurgeons, 2 pain specialists, a neurologist, and 34 physician assistants. Excellence is our standard.

Opportunity Highlights

  • 1-2 year partnership track
  • Ideal for early or mid-career surgeons
  • Access to Midwest Surgical Hospital (private specialty surgical hospital)
  • General ortho call in a Level III system with partner support
  • Ancillary revenue and ownership opportunities (practice, real estate, surgical hospital)
  • Rapidly growing community with high volume of hand referrals
  • Official orthopedic provider for Nebraska Methodist Health System and Creighton University Athletics
  • Voted #1 Best of Omaha Private Practice 2025

Benefits

  • Competitive salary guarantee plus production bonus
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement plans: 401(k), cash balance, and profit sharing
  • Generous CME allowance

Qualifications

  • Board certified/eligible in orthopedic surgery
  • MD or DO with hand fellowship completed by 2026
  • Eligible for Nebraska and Iowa licensure
  • Willingness to share call coverage and regional outreach

This is a unique opportunity to join a physician-led practice, grow in a collaborative environment, and thrive both professionally and personally in a vibrant city with affordable living, excellent schools, and strong community ties

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will provide subspecialty care for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions within a collaborative private practice. Responsibilities include managing a large patient base, participating in call coverage, and engaging in regional outreach.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hand surgeryWrist surgeryElbow surgerySurgical carePatient careCollaboration

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $650k (middle half $538k–$725k)124 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Nebraska5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Nebraska88 active22,314 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand#16 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings340 in the last 30 days206 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Nebraska figures use all physicians: too few Nebraska Orthopedic Surgery postings state pay.

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About Surgery Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary Guarantee plus Production Bonus
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Retirement Plans: 401(k), Cash Balance, and Profit Sharing
Generous CME Allowance
1-2 Year Partnership Track
Ancillary Revenue and Ownership Opportunities (Practice, Real Estate, Surgical Hospital)
Access to Midwest Surgical Hospital

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$278k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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