Physician Orthopaedics Sports Medicine
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Job Title
Physician Orthopaedics Sports Medicine
Department: Medicine | Orthopedics
Job Summary
The orthopedic surgeon provides licensed medical care in the specialty area of orthopedic surgery. Responsibilities include diagnosis, surgery, pre/post surgery care, staff education, collaboration on case management and clinical research. The orthopedic surgeon manages complex and sometimes unpredictable situations.
The orthopedic surgeon must be competent in technical clinical and surgical skills, cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients receiving the above mentioned services.
The orthopedic surgeon is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and physician’s standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to the Intensive Caring Value Statements.
Required Qualifications
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Board certified or board eligible in area of specialization required; active certification from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) required. Completion of an accredited residency in Orthopedics required.
Location: Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute (1004)
Position Type: Term (Fixed Term)
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Key Responsibilities
The orthopedic surgeon provides licensed medical care, including diagnosis, surgery, and pre/post-operative management. They are also responsible for clinical research, staff education, and collaborating on complex case management.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an accredited residency in Orthopedics. Board certification or eligibility and an active DEA certification are required.
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 down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 367 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $658k (middle half $550k–$735k)114 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Ohio | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Ohio | 656 active | 22,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio physician listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment656 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 347 in the last 30 days | 204 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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