Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Listed compensation
$275k-$325k
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Job Description
At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.
Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.
OrthoVirginia, the premier orthopedic/musculoskeletal practice in Virginia, has opportunities for fellowship-trained, board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons to join our practice in the Richmond and Blacksburg, VA areas.
About OrthoVirginia
OrthoVirginia is the premier orthopedic practice in the state of Virginia. We have specialists in physiatry, general orthopedics, joint replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine, hand and foot & ankle surgery, rheumatology, sports medicine-trained primary care physicians, and physical and occupational therapy. We also have MRI, injection suites, after-hours clinics, surgery centers, and expanded therapy services.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will work alongside specialists in general orthopedics, joint replacement, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma. Our practice offers a direct pathway to becoming a shareholding physician and the potential for participation in ancillary revenues such as imaging and physical therapy.
This is a private practice/partnership track opportunity. As such, candidates should be prepared to participate in general orthopedic call.
Qualifications
- Strong background in Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Trained to care for general orthopedic conditions
- Board Certification/Eligibility
- MD or DO degree
- Active/eligibility for Virginia state licensure
Common Procedures
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Foot and ankle fracture repair
- Achilles tendon repair
- Bunionectomy
- Flatfoot reconstruction
- Ankle ligament reconstruction
- Total ankle replacement
- Plantar fasciitis surgery
- Hammertoe correction
- Tendon transfer procedures
OrthoVirginia Offers
- Competitive salary and benefit package
- Partnership track available
- 100% outpatient setting
- Professional, collegial environment
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous 401(k) incentive plan
- Life insurance
- Company-wide wellness program
- CME benefits
- Paid malpractice
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Compensation Range for This Position
$275,000 - $325,000
Disclaimer
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation may be determined based on several factors that may include education, training, relevant experience, specialty, geography, productivity, job responsibilities, or other factors permissible by law.
In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include productivity and quality bonuses.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will perform a full range of foot and ankle procedures while collaborating with specialists in general orthopedics, joint replacement, and sports medicine. Responsibilities include providing expert musculoskeletal care and participating in general orthopedic call rotations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $320k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $275k–$325k | Physician median $650k (middle half $538k–$725k)123 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$320k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in South Carolina | 467 active | 22,658 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | South Carolina Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment467 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 20% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 353 in the last 30 days | 222 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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