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Surgery Partners
Lafayette, Louisiana

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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Position Summary

Lafayette Bone and Joint Clinic is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon to join our established and growing practice. This high-demand role offers immediate patient volume, strong referral support, and the opportunity to further develop the Foot & Ankle service line.

The ideal candidate is an orthopedic-trained surgeon committed to quality patient care and collaborative teamwork. You will enjoy a supportive environment and excellent long-term growth potential in a thriving community practice.

About Us

Lafayette Bone and Joint Clinic is a well-established, multi-specialty orthopedic practice serving Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana region for over 40 years.

Our team of fellowship-trained physicians provides comprehensive care across all areas of orthopedics, including sports medicine, joint replacement, spine care, hand surgery, and general orthopedics.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care supported by advanced diagnostics, onsite imaging, and a dedicated therapy department.

Located in the heart of Lafayette—a vibrant, culturally rich community—our clinic offers a collaborative environment where physicians can build a rewarding, long-term practice while making a meaningful impact on the health of our region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality clinical care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage a full range of Foot & Ankle conditions
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team
  • Participate in PAID call coverage as assigned (1 in 10 call schedule)
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical records
  • Contribute to practice development and growth initiatives

Qualifications

  • MD from an accredited institution
  • Completion of Orthopedic residency and Foot & Ankle fellowship
  • Board-certified/board-eligible required
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Louisiana
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

  • Income Guarantee support for the first year (MGMA Data based on experience) with productivity and/or quality incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Retirement plan options (401k)
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, CME days)
  • CME allowance and support for professional development
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage for the first year
  • Relocation assistance and signing bonus
  • Schedule & Call
  • Full-time, Office hours, M-Th 8-5, Fr 8-noon, Paid Call (1 in 10 call schedule)

Location

Located in the heart of Acadiana, Lafayette is a vibrant and fast-growing city known for its warm hospitality, rich Cajun and Creole culture, and exceptional quality of life.

The community offers a blend of welcoming neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and a wide range of dining and entertainment options—including some of the best food and festivals in the South.

With a strong economy, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor activities like bayou trails, fishing, and weekend trips to New Orleans or Baton Rouge, Lafayette is an ideal place to build a career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online or submit their CV and a cover letter to:

  • Liz Hebert
  • Senior Director of Business Development
  • Surgery Partners liz.hebert@surgerypartners.com

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgeryFoot and ankle surgeryPatient diagnosisTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationMedical record maintenanceSurgical proceduresInterpersonal skillsOrganizational 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 Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average 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 livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Louisiana6 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Louisiana257 active22,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusLouisiana physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment257 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. Louisiana figures use all physicians: too few Louisiana Orthopedic Surgery postings state pay.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

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

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Surgery Partners

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Brentwood, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Income Guarantee (First Year)
Productivity/Quality Incentives
Comprehensive Benefits Package
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Days
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance with Tail (First Year)

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.2
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lafayette, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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