Physician - Orthopaedic Hand Surgery - Duluth, MN
Listed compensation
$1 - $1M
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Building Location
Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street
Department: 2901570 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - EH DC
Job Description
Education Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
Exciting Opportunity for Orthopedic Hand Surgeons in Duluth, MN
Join a dynamic and well-established orthopedic practice that values collaboration and excellence in patient care. We are seeking a talented Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to become a vital part of our esteemed team.
Why Choose Us?
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside 14 skilled orthopedic surgeons and 8 dedicated NP/PAs, with sub-specialties in hand, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, pediatrics, sports medicine, podiatry, adult reconstructive, and trauma.
Comprehensive Support: Benefit from onsite certified hand therapy, two dedicated hand APPs, and a supportive senior partner.
Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy a 1:9 compensated call rotation at a Level 1 Trauma Center, with approximately 30 call nights per year, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Working towards full call coverage by orthopedic trauma service.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Operate in a modern ambulatory surgery center with abundant OR access, supported by advanced practice practitioners and dedicated clinic staff.
Community Impact: Engage in optional outreach opportunities and provide athletic team coverage for local professional, college, and high school sports teams.
Top-Ranked Hospital: Practice at St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 330-bed tertiary care hospital and Level I Trauma Center, ranked among America’s Top 100 Hospitals and Fracture Care Programs.
What We Offer
COMPENSATION: $622,119. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize a dedicated EMR/EPIC system and be part of a HIMSS EMRAM Level 7 certified facility.
Beautiful Location: Experience life in Duluth, MN, a vibrant city located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior, just 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Qualifications
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopaedics
- Fellowship in Hand Surgery
- Join Us Today!
If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a valued member of our orthopedic surgery sports team in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota.
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time:
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$1.00 - $1,000,000.00
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will perform orthopedic hand surgeries and provide comprehensive patient care within a collaborative, multi-specialty practice. Responsibilities include participating in a call rotation at a Level 1 Trauma Center and engaging in community outreach or athletic team coverage.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 142 active listings.
Of the 30 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 67% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 372 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $622k | Orthopedic Surgery median $650k (middle half $525k–$725k)122 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$631k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Minnesota | 10 active | 374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 67% no call · 60% no weekends30 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Physician listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment629 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 | 345 in the last 30 days | 232 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index142 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$408k | $48/wRVU × 8,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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