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Ascension
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Spine Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Join an established team of 1 physician and 2 APPs
  • Practice setting: Mixed
  • Access to: Dedicated block time | Support staff
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • Recommend, champion, and actively participate in clinical initiatives designed to elevate the quality of patient care, improve safety, and enhance cost-effectiveness.
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within your assigned area using advanced clinical skills.

About the Facility

  • Around 500 bed hospital / medical center
  • Level I Trauma Center
  • Serving a population of approximately one million
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • Why Physicians Choose Ascension
  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  • No additional preferences
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within a busy orthopedic practice while collaborating with a team of physicians and APPs. They are also expected to participate in clinical initiatives to improve patient care quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Spine Surgery. Additionally, they must be eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration in Oklahoma.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgeryPatient evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningQuality improvementPatient safetyCollaboration

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 31 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 19% are remote, 61% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 8 employers

5
<$400k
3
$400k-550k
1
$622k
2
$700k-850k
1
$850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
83%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician: Orthopedic Hip and Joint Surgeon - Orland Park and Mokena, IL

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare · Palos Heights, Illinois

$620k-$850k
#2

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

MultiCare Health System · Tacoma, Washington

$809k-$838k
#3

Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY

$645k-$731k
#4

Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

$622k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 362 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tulsa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ascension

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program