Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - CentraCare

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$518k-$839k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 15m ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is seeking a full-time orthopedic surgeon to join the Musculoskeletal Service Line at CentraCare in St. Cloud, MN, currently including 10 fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons in various subspecialities.

The individual hired will be employed fulltime in the University of Minnesota Physicians practice group.

Qualifications

  • Candidates must be board certified/board eligible in orthopedic surgery.
  • Graduate of an accredited ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency and Hand Surgery fellowship-training program.

Licensed or ability to obtain medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

The individual hired will be employed full-time in the University of Minnesota Physicians practice.

Responsibilities

Patient care at CentraCare-- St. Cloud Hospital, a Level II Trauma Center. CentraCare is a partner with the Orthopedic Department at M Physicians.

Trauma call is shared among orthopedic providers and would be approximately 1 in 11.

Orthopedic surgeons’ practice will be supported by CentraCare and University of Minnesota Physicians practice group. This support consists of access to academic activities eligible for CME collection and support staff, including midlevel practitioners.

Benefits Highlights

We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.

The full-time salary range is $518,310 - $838,846 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE.

Total compensation is enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports physical, mental, and financial well-being. Highlights include:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
  • Substantial 401K employer contribution
  • Generous flexible time off
  • Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
  • Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
  • Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
  • As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

Our Partnerships - CentraCare and M Physicians

University of Minnesota Physicians is proud to have partnerships with health systems across the region. Through these partnerships, we carry out our mission to provide access to top-tier patient care to communities across the state. For more than 20 years, University of Minnesota Physicians, the University of Minnesota and Fairview Health Services have partnered combining academic and community medicine. In 2018, the organizations expanded the University of Minnesota Health (M Health) partnership creating a shared care delivery system; M Health Fairview. In addition to our collaboration with Fairview Health Services, M Physicians also has partnerships with Park Nicollet, Regions Hospital, North Memorial Hospital, Children’s Minnesota, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, TRIA Orthopaedic Center and CentraCare Health.

CentraCare and M Physicians are collaborating to meet the growing demand for orthopedic services in Saint Cloud and its surrounding communities. Together, we bring a shared vision of creating an orthopedic program of unsurpassed clinical excellence and service. The partnership includes a new orthopedic and musculoskeletal outpatient center bringing all our services under one roof and offering an exceptional patient experience. This center will include an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, sports medicine and other related services. Through this partnership, patients will benefit from better access to leading-edge research, implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols, use of the latest technology and subspecialty services.

M Physicians is the premier multi-specialty physician practice established at the University of Minnesota dedicated to serving the upper Midwest and beyond. We help people live healthy lives by delivering the highest standard of patient care, providing access to cutting edge therapies and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our care team includes more than 1000 physicians providing a wide variety of services, including primary care, specialty and subspecialty care at our M Physicians clinics and in health systems throughout the region to a diverse patient population.

CentraCare Health is a collaborative group of Central Minnesota healthcare professionals, working together to provide comprehensive, high-quality care, close to home. It aspires to be the leader in Minnesota for quality, safety, service, and value. CentraCare Health is comprised of CentraCare Clinic, a physician-driven, multi-disciplinary clinic. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489 licensed bed regional medical center with 450+ physicians on medical staff offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, five rural hospitals, 19 clinics, and six long-term care facilities. The system serves more than 700,000 people in a 12+ county area and offers a variety of outreach services to more than 35 communities. St. Cloud Hospital is a Truven Top 100 Hospital ten times and is on the Best Place to Work in Minnesota by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. CentraCare Health was founded in 1995.

Community Information: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River one hour from Minneapolis/St. Paul, St. Cloud is a family-oriented community of a mini-metro population of over 130,000. The medical community of St. Cloud offers medical care to a Primary 12 county service area of 690,000 in Central Minnesota and an extended area of over 900,000. Healthcare is the number one industry. The area offers numerous four-season recreational activities, sporting and cultural events. St. Cloud serves as a commercial hub. A variety of public and private schools provide high quality options for elementary and secondary education, as well as four local colleges for a wide range of higher education opportunities.

Live in a community that has everything you need for daily life while close to the Twin Cities Metro and the best Minnesota lakes.

For more information

http://www.centracare.com/physician-practice-opportunities/

http://www.granitecountry.com/

http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/

http://www.sctimes.com

http://isd742.org/

http://cem.stcdio.org/catholic-schools/

http://www.sartell.k12.mn.us/

http://www.isd47.org/

http://www.stcloudstate.edu/

https://www.csbsju.edu/

See our list of awards at https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/1240/Community

Equal Employment Opportunity

We welcome diversity in every area, from patient populations to our own physicians, and pride ourselves on being thoroughly inclusive. We gladly provide equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.

#UMP

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Trauma careSurgical proceduresMusculoskeletal careMedical licensingAcademic medicine

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$679k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $688k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Listing-based score
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Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Typical market rent
$1,244/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About University of Minnesota Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with vision discount plan
Substantial 401K employer contribution
Generous flexible time off
Well-being program with annual spending allotment
Peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services
CME allowance
License, board certification, and DEA fee allowance
Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance