Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle
Listed compensation
$500k-$550k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about time off.
Job Description
Job Requirements
Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is geared to professionals who are serious about learning and progressing in an encouraging setting where teamwork is a way of life.
Our employees take great pride in the culture they’ve helped to create, which exemplifies our core values built on trust, safety and respect. Our people know that great care and a positive attitude mean healthy patients and a happy work environment. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the welcoming community of UMUCH.
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. As one of the largest private employers in the state, University of Maryland Medical System’s 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals.
Job Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has an opening available for a full-time BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in Foot and Ankle, to join their robust orthopedic multispecialty group located in Bel Air, MD.
Job Specifics
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air was named one of America’s 100 Best hospitals for orthopedic surgery by Healthgrades, which evaluates quality using objective measures including clinical outcomes, patient safety, and patient experience.
- Position will join a multispecialty group of 7 (orthopedic surgeons spine, shoulder, hand and joint).
- Position is open due to present foot/ankle surgeon relocation, so physician will take over busy foot and ankle practice.
- Physician will have support of experienced Physician Assistant who enjoys foot and ankle surgery.
- Surgeon should specialize in ankle reconstruction, arthroscopy, plantar fasciitis, bunionectomies, Achilles tendon repair, hammertoes, Mortons neuroma and other foot and ankle issues.
- Position will be primarily based on the campus of Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD.
Ideal work environment Monday through Friday day shift, with a very manageable call rotation shared among other providers, fostering a healthy work/life balance!
Excellent hospital administration support as well as dedicated in office support staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient work environment.
Position eligible for sign-on bonus and relocation support options to facilitate your transition to Upper Chesapeake Health!
- Opportunity to work in brand new, state of the art surgicenter
- Potential opportunity for ASC ownership
As an UMMS Provider, You Can Expect
- Market leading compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off
CME Leave and CME Allowance
Retirement plan- 403(b) with employer match, plus eligibility for 457(b) plan!
Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Potential eligibility for Maryland state loan repayment program!
Qualifications
License to practice Medicine in the state of Maryland
Board Certified in orthopedics and successful completion of foot and ankle fellowship program.
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Compensation: $500-$550K plus additional incentive/bonus
- Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Key Responsibilities
The orthopedic surgeon will provide specialized foot and ankle care, including surgical procedures such as ankle reconstruction and tendon repairs. The role involves working within a multispecialty group and managing a busy clinical practice at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle at University of Maryland Medical System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 359 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$525k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $500k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- No nights
- On-site
- Includes call
Living in Bel Air
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $400k≈ 0.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,085/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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