Physician Orthopedic Surgeon (Total Joint)
Listed compensation
$574k-$1224k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Capital Health (US) as a Orthopedic Surgeon – Total Joint, High Earning Potential in Hopewell, New Jersey, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $574K - $1.22M
- Medical Plan
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Capital Health (US) in Hopewell, New Jersey, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Orthopedic Surgeon provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including diagnosis, medical management, and surgical interventions for acute and chronic conditions. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage inpatient and outpatient cases while ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) and have completed an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency. Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery and a valid state medical license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 30 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 37% have no call, 47% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$899k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $826k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.4/10 on work-life balance for Orthopedic Surgeon roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 5 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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- On-site
- Includes call