Pays $450,000–$520,000 annually — $130k below the Orthopedic Surgeon market median of ~$650k (97 jobs) · Above average in Orthopedic Surgery for work-life (3.9/10, vs 317 in this specialty)
Orthopedic Surgeon Philadelphia PA
About the Role
Orthopedic Surgeon needed for integrated musculoskeletal practice. Monday-Friday schedule, $450-520K, excellent benefits. Philadelphia area.
Join HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS as a Orthopedic Surgeon – Philadelphia – $450-520K in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $450K - $520K
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid malpractice insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Paid CME days
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, competitive compensation. Work with HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries while performing orthopedic surgeries at affiliated local hospitals. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care and manage recovery plans.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons with active medical licenses in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The role requires the ability to obtain surgical privileges at local hospitals and a valid DEA license.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Orthopedic Surgeon Philadelphia PA position at Healthcare Recruitment Counselors includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Healthcare Recruitment Counselors holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 169 active listings.
In Pennsylvania, Physician listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$340k across 881 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (20,164 listings).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Pennsylvania's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$485k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $475k in an average-cost state — Pennsylvania ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.9/10 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 97 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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