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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
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Job Description

Jefferson Health is seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join the orthopedic surgery team at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an orthopedic trauma surgeon who is passionate about providing high-quality care to patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries while contributing to a collaborative academic and clinical environment.

Job Description

At Jefferson Health, you’ll be part of an integrated health system with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and innovation.

Highlights of the Opportunity

Practice at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center City Philadelphia

Join an established orthopedic surgery program with dedicated orthopedic trauma services acute orthopedic injuries and complex traumaManage a broad spectrum of

Collaborative multidisciplinary environment resident and medical student educationOpportunity to participate in

  • Thomas Jefferson UniversityAcademic opportunities through
  • Access to the resources of a large academic health system
  • Opportunity for professional growth and leadership within the orthopedic service

The Role

The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical management of patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.

Responsibilities May Include

  • Evaluation and treatment of orthopedic trauma patients
  • Operative management of complex fractures and traumatic injuries
  • Collaboration with emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, rehabilitation, and other surgical specialties
  • Participation in clinical education and resident teaching
  • Contributing to quality improvement, research, and academic initiatives
  • Providing exceptional, patient-centered care
  • Candidate Qualifications

Required

  • MD or DO degree
  • Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
  • Orthopedic TraumaFellowship training in
  • Board certification or board eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery

Eligible for Medical Licensure in Pennsylvania

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork, education, and patient-centered care.

Philadelphia offers the energy and cultural opportunities of a major city with easy access to surrounding communities, including the Main Line, suburbs of Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

From world-class dining and museums to professional sports, historic neighborhoods, and extensive outdoor activities, Philadelphia offers an exceptional place to build both a career and a life.

Join Jefferson

Bring your expertise in orthopedic trauma to Jefferson Health and help advance the future of orthopedic care.

Work Shift

  • Workday Day (United States of America)
  • Worker Sub Type
  • Regular
  • Employee Entity

Primary Location Address

228 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.

Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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Key Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical management for patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries. Responsibilities include performing complex fracture surgeries, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in resident education and research initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency and Orthopedic Trauma fellowship. Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery and eligibility for a Pennsylvania medical license are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Fracture managementMultidisciplinary collaborationEmergency medicine collaborationCritical care collaboration

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans