Orthopaedic Surgeon - Shoulder and Elbow

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$593k-$713k

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Job Description

Orthopaedic Surgeon - Shoulder and Elbow

Job Description

Morlen Health is currently seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship training in complex shoulder and elbow surgery to join a group of more than 33 surgeons and 20 affiliated clinicians in Portland, Oregon.

This position is dedicated to shoulder and elbow surgery with general orthopaedic call coverage of approximately 1:10. The practice emphasizes patient-centered, evidence-based care with robust ancillary support, established care pathways, integrated virtual care, an internal arthroplasty registry, and cross-specialty collaboration.

What You Can Expect

  • Wide spectrum of complex shoulder and elbow cases
  • General orthopaedic call coverage of approximately 1:10
  • Cross-specialty collaboration
  • A new tower at Sunnyside Medical Center that will include modern operating rooms and equipment
  • Full integration of electronic medical records and established care pathways
  • An internal arthroplasty registry

Minimum Requirements

  • Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopaedics
  • Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow

Your Total Rewards

The annual salary for this position is $592,700-$713,300. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as an applicant’s skills and qualifications, education and certifications, training, relevant clinical experience, market data, geographic location, internal equity, FTE, and other job-related factors.

In addition to base pay, Morlen Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off; paid holidays; and other benefits and programs. Specific details are below, and specific plan information is available upon request.

  • Base salary range: $549,400-$670,000
  • Lifestyle Stipend: $43,300 annually

Your Benefits & Perks Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with employee-only premiums 100% covered by Morlen Health. Dependent coverage is also available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan through ADP TotalSource with a broad range of investment options, retirement planning tools, and access to professional investment advice.
  • Employer-provided short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet wellness coverage.
  • Expert benefits support through ADP MyLife Advisors for enrollment assistance, benefits guidance, payroll questions, and life event support.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, emotional health support, work-life resources, legal and financial guidance, childcare and eldercare referrals, and wellness resources for employees and household members.
  • Combined vacation and sick paid time off equivalent to 15 days annually, prorated based on your FTE status and administered in accordance with Morlen Health's applicable policies.
  • CME Education leave 2 weeks a year prorated to your FTE

About Morlen Health

Morlen Health was created by the physicians of Northwest Permanente PC to create, protect, and grow innovative healthcare solutions for their patients and communities. We have a relentless focus on best-in-class quality patient care and outcomes.

Morlen Health is dedicated to delivering affordable, high-quality healthcare at individual and population levels. Through our population health services and digitally enabled solutions, we are working to improve access, engagement, health outcomes, and the overall care experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Morlen Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will perform a wide spectrum of complex shoulder and elbow procedures while participating in general orthopaedic call coverage. They will also collaborate across specialties and utilize established care pathways and an internal arthroplasty registry.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedics. A fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopaedic surgeryShoulder surgeryPatient-centered careEvidence-based medicineClinical collaborationSurgical proceduresComplex case management

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$653k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $632k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$593k–$713kOrthopedic Surgery median $655k (middle half $560k–$735k)116 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$632k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Oregon9 active373 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment349 active listings, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand#16 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 20% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings338 in the last 30 days228 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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.

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About Permanente Health Care Ventures

Hospitals and Health Care
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (employee-only premiums 100% covered)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employer-provided short- and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary supplemental benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Combined vacation and sick paid time off equivalent to 15 days annually
CME Education leave 2 weeks a year