Total Joint Orthopedic Physician

Erlanger Health System

2 days ago

TennesseeFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Erlanger Health System as a Orthopedic Physician – Total Joint, Academic in United States. Job Summary: Provides medical leadership for the Department by assisting in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations, as outlined in contract. Assures compliance with all Joint Commission and other regulatory agency guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

as reasonably requested by Erlanger or otherwise necessary to properly assist in the operations of Orthopedic Services.

Assures compliance with all Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines.

Complete chart dictation as required in a timely manner.

Meets timeliness goals: In the practice providing care to outpatients, or providing care in other areas as assigned and as scheduled.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

Call responsibilities required.

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Key Skills

Orthopedic SurgeryTotal Joint ReplacementMedical LeadershipStrategic PlanningRegulatory ComplianceChart ReviewClinical DocumentationPatient CareMedical Staff ManagementQuality Assurance

Requirements

Requires an M.D. or D.O. degree with completion of an approved residency and fellowship program. Must hold a valid Tennessee medical license and board certification in the practice specialty.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Total Joint Orthopedic Physician position at Erlanger Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Erlanger Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Medical Leadership, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Chart Review, Clinical Documentation, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Provides medical leadership for the Orthopedic department by implementing program goals and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Participates in strategic planning, clinical chart reviews, and delivers high-quality orthopedic care to patients.

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