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Oil City, Pennsylvania

Orthopedic Surgeon | 1:3 Call & Sign-On | Oil City, PA

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Pay as listed: $540k-$1000k · Oil City, Pennsylvania.

Listed compensation

$540k-$1000k

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Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time, permanent, employed opportunity in northwestern Pennsylvania’s Venango County, near Oil City. Join an established and growing community practice with a large referral network. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Collaborate with three experienced orthopedic surgeons and five advanced practice providers in a collegial environment. Adult Reconstruction fellowship training is preferred but not required. Strong patient demand supports the opportunity to build a long-term practice.

The hospital is not a trauma center, and the position offers 1:3 call. System-wide Epic supports coordination across clinic and hospital settings. Ongoing hospital enhancements reflect continued investment in surgical care and the region’s growth.

Anticipated annual compensation is $540,000–$1,000,000, using market-aligned guidance; the final package will depend on experience, responsibilities, and incentives. A sign-on bonus, productivity and extender incentives, residency stipend opportunities, CME support, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits complement this PSLF-eligible employed opportunity.

Requirements

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency.
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
  • Adult Reconstruction fellowship training is preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and necessary credentials.
  • DEA certification.
  • New graduates are welcome to apply.
  • No visa sponsorship at this time.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus.
  • Productivity and extender incentives.
  • Residency stipend opportunity, subject to eligibility.
  • CME stipend.
  • Relocation assistance for customary and reasonable moving expenses.
  • Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Group life insurance and paid parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance for eligible employees and family members.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan.
  • PSLF-eligible nonprofit employment, subject to program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive orthopedic surgical care within an established community practice and hospital setting. Collaborate with a team of surgeons and advanced practice providers to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical coordinationEpic EMRCollaborationMedical practice management

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$770k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $789k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 40% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 340 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Oil City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$98k≈ 0.2× annual pay
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Productivity and extender incentives
Residency stipend opportunity
CME stipend
Relocation assistance
Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage