Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Listed compensation
$275K - $325K
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Job Description
At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy.
Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive. Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.
OrthoVirginia, the premier orthopedic/musculoskeletal practice in Virginia, has opportunities for fellowship-trained, board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic Spine Surgeons to join our practice in Richmond, VA.
About OrthoVirginia
OrthoVirginia is the premier orthopedic practice in the state of Virginia. We have specialists in physiatry, general orthopedics, joint replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine, hand and foot & ankle surgery, rheumatology, sports medicine-trained primary care physicians, and physical and occupational therapy.
We also have MRI, injection suites, after-hours clinics, surgery centers, and expanded therapy services. Position Overview: The successful candidate will work alongside specialists in general orthopedics, joint replacement, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma.
Our practice offers a direct pathway to becoming a shareholding physician and the potential for participation in ancillary revenues such as imaging and physical therapy. This is a private practice/partnership track opportunity. As such, candidates should be prepared to participate in general orthopedic call.
Qualifications
Strong background in Spine Surgery Trained to care for general orthopedic conditions Board Certification/Eligibility MD or DO degree Active/eligibility for Virginia state licensure Common Procedures: Spinal fusion (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) Disc replacement surgery Laminectomy Discectomy Scoliosis correction Kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty Minimally invasive spine surgery Spinal decompression Treatment of spinal fractures Management of spinal tumors and infections OrthoVirginia Offers: Competitive salary and benefit package Partnership track available 100% outpatient setting Professional, collegial environment Paid Time Off (PTO) Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits Generous 401(k) incentive plan Life insurance Company-wide wellness program CME benefits Paid malpractice This organization participates in e-Verify. Esta organización participa en e-Verify.
Compensation Range for This Position
$275,000 - $325,000 Disclaimer: The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation may be determined based on several factors that may include education, training, relevant experience, specialty, geography, productivity, job responsibilities, or other factors permissible by law.
In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include productivity and quality bonuses.
With more than 150 orthopedic specialists in over 35 locations in Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads, OrthoVirginia is Virginia’s largest provider of orthopedic medicine and one of the leading providers of physical, hand and occupational therapy.
As one of the largest orthopedic specialty practices in the country, OrthoVirginia’s nationally recognized physicians provide advanced surgical and non-surgical care to patients of all ages. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
Key Responsibilities
Perform advanced spine surgeries and manage a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in a 100% outpatient setting. Collaborate with other orthopedic specialists and participate in general orthopedic call as part of a private practice partnership track.
Requirements
Candidates must be fellowship-trained, board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic spine surgeons with an MD or DO degree. Active or eligibility for Virginia state licensure is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $297k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 373 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$297k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Virginia | 13 active | 376 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Physician listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 26% offer loan repayment743 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 | 353 in the last 30 days | 221 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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