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Amberwell Health
Atchison, Kansas

Physician- Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002Education Level: Doctorate DegreeJob Shift: 8 Hour DayJob Category: Orthopedic ClinicPosition Description Amberwell Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine to join our orthopedic and sports medicine team.

This full-time position includes a combination of outpatient clinic and surgical responsibilities with a focus on sports-related musculoskeletal conditions. The physician will support sports medicine care for local high schools and colleges and participate in a shared, remote orthopedic call rotation.

This position is well-suited for both experienced surgeons and new graduates seeking a collaborative practice environment in a rural Kansas community.

Responsibilities Provide comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care in the outpatient clinic setting Perform orthopedic surgical procedures consistent with training and clinical privileges Evaluate and manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries Participate in orthopedic coverage for local high school and collegiate athletic programs, as assigned Collaborate with athletic trainers, physical therapists, primary care providers, and specialty teams Participate in a shared, remote orthopedic call rotation Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation Comply with Amberwell Health policies, medical staff bylaws, and quality standards Participate in quality improvement and medical staff activities as required Qualifications

Qualifications MD or DO Completion of an Orthopedic Surgery residency Fellowship training in Sports Medicine Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Kansas New graduates encouraged to apply Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care in both outpatient and surgical settings. They will also support local athletic programs and participate in a shared remote orthopedic call rotation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an orthopedic surgery residency, and possess fellowship training in sports medicine. Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible and eligible for medical licensure in Kansas.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal CareClinical DocumentationPatient Evaluation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

In Kansas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$309k (35 salary observations; 306 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (9,483 salary observations; 53,337 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 6 employers

4
<$400k
3
$400k-550k
1
$622k
2
$700k-850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

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#4

Orthopedic Surgeon Philadelphia PA

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Atchison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$195k
Median resident rent
$737/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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