Physician Orthopaedics Sports Medicine

Orthopedic SurgeryNo nightsFull-Time

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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

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical DiagnosisSurgical ProceduresPatient CareMedical Documentation

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).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgeryranked against 367 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $658k (middle half $550k–$735k)114 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Ohio5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Ohio656 active22,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings347 in the last 30 days204 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (367 Orthopedic Surgery listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all physicians: too few Ohio Orthopedic Surgery postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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