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Essentia Health
Duluth, Minnesota

Physician - Orthopaedic Hand Surgery - Duluth, MN

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$1 - $1M

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Posted 36m ago · Verified live

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Trauma surgeryClinical collaborationSurgical proceduresMedical record documentationTeam leadership

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.

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgeryranked against 372 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$622kOrthopedic Surgery median $650k (middle half $525k–$725k)122 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$631k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Minnesota10 active374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 67% no call · 60% no weekends30 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Physician listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment629 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 listings345 in the last 30 days232 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Essentia Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index142 active listings
Implied production pay~$408k$48/wRVU × 8,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (372 Orthopedic Surgery listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 10 employers
6
<$400k
3
$400k-550k
4
$550k-700k
4
$700k-850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
88%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

MultiCare Health System · Tacoma, Washington

$809k-$838k
#2

Orthopedic Surgeon, Clinical Expert (Contract)Contract

Kinetic Systems · San Francisco, California

$200-$400/hr
#3

Physician, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine (Roseville, CA & Folsom, CA)

$700k-$800k
#4

Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY

$645k-$731k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 372 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$306k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,434/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.