Indiana University Health, Lafayette – General Orthopedic Surgeon
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Job Description
General Orthopedic Surgeon – IU Health Arnett, Lafayette, IN
Indiana University Health Arnett is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified General Orthopedic Surgeon (MD/DO) to join our well-established, multi-specialty team in Lafayette, Indiana.
Position Highlights
- Full-time role with general community orthopedic call
- 95% outpatient / 5% inpatient mix
- Estimated 6–12 surgeries per week
- Blend of general orthopedics including joint replacement, fracture care, and arthroscopy
- Strong referral base and collaborative environment
- Outreach clinic coverage and sign-on bonus available
Qualifications
- U.S. residency required
- Fellowship training accepted in all subspecialties except Spine, Hand, or Sports Medicine
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in the U.S.
Why Lafayette? Enjoy life in a vibrant college town —home to Purdue University— with top-ranked schools, cultural amenities, and easy access to Indianapolis and Chicago.
About IU Health Arnett
With over 300 providers across 40 specialties, IU Health Arnett offers a modern clinical environment, academic collaboration, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Apply or Inquire
- Denise Logan
- Senior Physician Recruiter
[email protected]
Qualifications
- U.S. residency required
- Subspecialty fellowship training accepted
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in the U.S.
- Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sub-Specialty: General
- Practice Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will perform general orthopedic procedures, including joint replacements and fracture care, with a mix of outpatient and inpatient duties. They will also provide outreach clinic coverage and participate in a collaborative multi-specialty team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $300k (middle half $140k–$311k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Indiana | 430 active | 22,786 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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