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Arthritis Knee Pain Centers
Village of Garden City, New York

Per Diem Physician

Orthopedic Surgery 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$260K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers is looking to bring a dedicated per diem Physician to our team!

As a physician at Arthritis Knee Pain Centers, you will play a critical role in helping patients with joint pain and arthritis find relief through our cutting-edge treatments and therapies. You will be responsible for performing staff assisted viscosupplementation injections. The target is to ensure each patient experiences a comfortable and efficient visit each and every time.

Responsibilities

  • Implement patient treatment plans, including recommending supplements, injections, and other therapies.
  • Administer viscosupplementation agents using the latest technology and the newest clinically researched products.
  • Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Educate patients about their condition, treatment options, and preventative measures they can take to minimize joint pain and damage.
  • Complete provider note documentation and modifications
  • Ensure positive patient experience

Skills

  • Proven working experience as a physician
  • Knowledge of orthopedic medical procedures
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Social perceptiveness and service oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software

Requirements

  • MD or DO
  • 2 years minimum practice experience

Benefits

  • 401K with match
  • License renewal reimbursement
  • Malpractice insurance

Medical Specialty

Orthopedic Medicine

Practice Operational Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Schedule: As needed

Work Setting

  • In-person
  • Office
  • Private practice

Organizational Description

At Arthritis Knee Pain Centers we are committed to providing exceptional, non-surgical, non-opioid, pain-relieving therapy to patients suffering from chronic osteoarthritis of the knee. Every patient is special. Every patient is family. Our care standard celebrates every patient's unique needs with empathy, care, and transparency.

Company Culture

As a team member with Arthritis Knee Pain Centers, you will receive the support and training you need to be successful in your role. We deliver incredible patient care for which we are known.

You'll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures, standards, operations, exposure to leadership, and participation in developmental events.

With 16 medical practices across the US and growing, you will have an opportunity to become a part of the AKPC family, deliver exceptional patient care, and work with a reliable team in a state-of-the-art facility.

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, paid time off, 401K with a match, educational programs and so much more! We work individually and as a team to achieve our standard of care: Treat every patient as if he/she is a beloved family member. In every patient engagement, we lead with six guiding principles:

  • Dignity
  • Compassion
  • Responsiveness
  • Personalization
  • Privacy
  • Safety

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient treatment planningMulti-taskingWritten communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Physician at Arthritis Knee Pain Centers a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 359 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 5 active listings.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $241k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
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  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Arthritis Knee Pain Centers

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with match
License renewal reimbursement
Malpractice insurance
Paid time off
Educational programs