Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $650k (middle half $538k–$725k)124 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Nebraska | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Nebraska | 88 active | 22,314 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 340 in the last 30 days | 206 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 |
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