Orthopedic Surgeon - Full-Time
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Job Description
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading healthcare organization in Russellville, AL, to recruit an experienced and qualified Orthopedic Surgeon to join a growing surgical practice serving a diverse patient population.
This opportunity offers a strong volume of orthopedic cases, experienced OR support, and a collaborative clinical team committed to surgical excellence.
Schedule: Full-Time | Weekends & holidays as required
About This Opportunity
- Join a well-supported surgical department with strong leadership involvement
- High volume of trauma and general orthopedic cases
- Diverse case mix including sports medicine, trauma, joint reconstruction, spine, and some pediatrics
- Opportunity to sub-specialize based on your interests and build your practice
- Collaborative environment with experienced OR staff
- Consistent referrals from primary care, the ER, and internal hospital clinics
- Strong community reputation and referral network
- Tight-knit, high-performing clinical team
- Work-life balance in a charming, family-friendly Alabama community
- Practice & Facilities
- 3 modern operating rooms + 2 arthroscopy towers
- Support from Surgical techs, NPs, and PAs
- Inpatient EHR: Medhost + Outpatient EHR: eClinicalWorks
- Practice currently has no residents, robotic systems are not in use, and the call schedule, including weekends and holidays, will be determined upon discussion.
- What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive orthopedic care to a diverse patient population
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of orthopedic conditions and injuries
- Perform general orthopedic and trauma procedures
- Collaborate with surgical, clinical, and support teams to deliver high-quality patient care
- Participate in an on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays
- What We’re Looking For
- Education, Experience, Licensure and Certifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
- Active and unrestricted Alabama medical license
- Previous experience providing comprehensive orthopedic care
- Additional Skills and Attributes
- Ability to manage a diverse range of orthopedic cases
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
What You Can Expect
Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary + productivity bonus based on RVUs
- Full scheduling and billing support
- CME allowance and licensing support
- Flexible credentialing timeline
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- PTO, Leave of Absence
- Maternity/Disability Leave
Flexible Spending Account
If you are an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon looking for an opportunity to grow your experience, work alongside a collaborative surgical team, and make a meaningful impact in the community, we encourage you to apply today!
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and be board certified or eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. An active and unrestricted Alabama medical license is required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in Russellville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $188k
- Median resident rent
- $685/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.