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Premier Orthopaedics
Northampton Township, Pennsylvania

Physician -Operative Sports Medicine

Sports MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Overview

  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Become part of a prestigious practice with access to fully equipped offices, advanced imaging, and cutting-edge surgical centers.
  • Specialized Practice Focus: This role focuses on operative sports medicine, offering the opportunity to work in a high-volume, multidisciplinary orthopedic practice with exposure to complex sports-related injuries, arthroscopic procedures, and surgical management of the shoulder, knee, and other joints in active patient populations.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated Physicians, Physician Assistants, and clinical support staff, working together in a supportive, collegial atmosphere that fosters professional development.
  • Technology & Innovation: Utilize the latest technology to enhance patient care and outcomes.
  • Leadership & Support: Be part of a physician-led organization that offers strong administrative support, allowing you the autonomy and resources to excel in your specialty.
  • Educational Opportunities: Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder offer opportunities for fellowship, resident involvement, and continued learning, promoting both personal and professional development.

Qualifications

Education

  • Required: Medical Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Required: Residency training in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
  • Required: Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine (1 year) from an accredited program.

Licenses & Certifications

  • State Medical License to practice in Pennsylvania.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in primary specialty (e. g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, PM&R) with a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine.

Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field, including any relevant residency or fellowship experience.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: Attractive base salary plus performance-based incentives tied to productivity.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Competitive Health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous Paid time off (PTO)
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • And more!
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible call schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance, with ample opportunity to enjoy the local community.

About Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia HAND to Shoulder

Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder are leading providers of comprehensive musculoskeletal care across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Premier Orthopaedics offers expert treatment for bones, muscles, joints, interventional spine procedures, and regenerative medicine, supported by over 150 providers in more than 50 locations.

Our advanced facilities include state-of-the-art MRI centers, outpatient surgery centers, and urgent care centers designed to enhance patient care and access to cutting-edge treatments.

Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, a trusted partner of Premier Orthopaedics, specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions.

With 14 convenient locations, Philadelphia Hand delivers innovative, personalized care using the latest technology to achieve optimal outcomes. From complex surgical cases to conservative management, our physicians are dedicated to providing expert and compassionate care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Together, Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality musculoskeletal care with a focus on patient-centered treatment and exceptional clinical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Focus on operative sports medicine by managing complex sports-related injuries and performing arthroscopic procedures on joints. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary orthopedic team to provide high-quality patient care in state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic Care

Sports Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Sports Medicine Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 7 employers

3
<$390k
4
$390k-530k
1
$622k
2
$670k-810k
1
$838k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
82%
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Relocation assistance
36%
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 4.8
Better work-life than 20% of Sports Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 34 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Northampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$349k
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Premier Orthopaedics

Medical Practices
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Generous Paid time off (PTO)
Malpractice Insurance
Flexible call schedule