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Allina Health
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$629k-$744k

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Job Description

Location Address

  • 6001 96th Lane N Suite 200 Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
  • November 06, 2026

Department: 62742500 Orthopedic Surgery

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

Other

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health.

Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

  • 1.0 FTE, 8 hour day shifts
  • Locations: Allina Health Orthopedics - Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids & Allina Health Brooklyn Park Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Weekend rotation: On-call
  • Expected call rotation: 1 in 7

Job Description

Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. Provides direct patient care to individuals with conditions of muscular skeletal system.

  • Principle Responsibilities
  • Direct Patient Care.
  • Provides direct patient care for musculoskeletal patients.

Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.

Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.

  • Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
  • Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
  • Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
  • Injection clinics plus collaboration with urgent cares for musculoskeletal patients is expected.
  • Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
  • Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
  • Provides clinical care, surgical intervention plus outside event coverage.
  • May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
  • May have clinical duties which could include new patient triage for sports medicine or orthopedic patients.
  • May participate in on-call rotation.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine

Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Orthopedic Surgery

0 to 2 years of demonstrated experience in designated specialty area

Preferred Qualifications

0 to 2 years of experience in research, presentations and sideline coverage

Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required and must be board certified or be eligible for board certification within designated specialty upon hire if working in MN
  • Licensed Physician - WI upon hire required if working in WI
  • ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days
  • PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required
  • Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required
  • National Provider Identifier upon hire

Physical Demands

Medium Work*

Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $629,000 to $744,000 per year

The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That’s why we invest in your growth and well-being — professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.

Benefits Include

Health & Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.

  • Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
  • Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
  • Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
  • Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
  • Education & Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.

Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.

Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility & details.

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Key Responsibilities

The orthopedic surgeon is responsible for providing direct patient care, including evaluating musculoskeletal conditions and performing surgical interventions. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and provide clinical coverage in ambulatory and hospital settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and have completed an ACGME or AOA accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery. Applicants are required to be licensed or eligible for licensure in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and must be board certified or eligible.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal assessmentMedical history reviewTreatment planningPatient educationElectronic health recordsMultidisciplinary collaborationInjection therapyClinical documentation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$687k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $696k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgeryranked against 372 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$629k–$744kOrthopedic Surgery median $622k (middle half $483k–$679k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$696k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Minnesota11 active376 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentMinnesota Physician listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment632 active listings, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand#16 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 20% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings346 in the last 30 days232 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+20.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (372 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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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

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 372 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Employer-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) with employer match and annual contribution
Supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans
Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees

Living in Brooklyn Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$337k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,558/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.