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Gainesville, Florida

Physician (Hand Surgeon)

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

The Orthopedic Institute is seeking an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our practice based in our Gainesville offices.

TOI has an established 40+ year legacy practice with 9 clinic locations across Florida, 6 Express Ortho urgent care sites driving same- and next-day access and 45+ physicians across multiple subspecialties.

Our physicians practice across the full musculoskeletal continuum including sports medicine, spine, trauma, reconstruction, interventional pain, and more. Our robust infrastructure allows surgeons to operate at the top of their license.

Incentives and Benefits Package

Competitive compensation including a share of ancillary profits, equity ASC ownership opportunities and Competitive community call rates

  • Partnership track model with equity grants beginning at partnership
  • Relocation allowance, sign-on bonus and base salary plus productivity-based bonuses
  • Full benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k plan and paid time off
  • Covered malpractice and CME’s

About Gainesville

Located in North Central Florida, Gainesville offers a unique blend of academic excellence, cultural vibrancy, and natural beauty. Home to the nationally recognized University of Florida, the city has a strong intellectual and innovative atmosphere, making it an attractive place for professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

Gainesville provides a diverse and growing population, a robust healthcare network, and a steady referral base supported by the university, surrounding communities, and regional medical centers. The area features a wide range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, along with a lively arts and music scene.

Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the city’s access to freshwater springs, scenic parks, and extensive biking and hiking trails. Nearby destinations such as Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park offer year-round recreation opportunities.

Conveniently located within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa, Gainesville allows for easy access to major metropolitan amenities while maintaining a welcoming, community-oriented environment.

With no state income tax, a strong employment base, and an exceptional standard of living, Gainesville is an ideal place to establish a long-term career and call home.

Requirements

EDUCATION and LICENSURE

  • Board certified or eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Sports Medicine
  • Clear and active license in the respective state (or willingness to obtain state license)

Experience

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes demanding environment.
  • Experience with a wide range of medical conditions
  • Strong triage and multitasking skills

Skills

  • Working knowledge of common diseases and disorders.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate difficult conversations professionally.
  • Patience, exceptional bedside manner, and the ability to empathize with the patient.
  • Ongoing professional development and conference participation.

Physical Requirements

  • Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
  • Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Hand Surgeon will provide specialized care across the full musculoskeletal continuum within a legacy practice. The role involves operating at the top of their license while collaborating with a team of 45+ physicians across multiple clinic locations.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hand surgeryAnalytical skillsCommunicationEmpathy

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 7 employers

3
<$390k
4
$390k-530k
1
$622k
2
$670k-810k
1
$838k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
82% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
45% this job
Relocation assistance
36% this job
Loan repayment
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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MultiCare Health System · Tacoma, Washington

$809k-$838k
#2

Physician, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine (Roseville, CA & Folsom, CA)

Sutter Health · Roseville, California

$700k-$800k
#3

Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY

$645k-$731k
#4

Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

$622k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 363 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Gainesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,618/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Gainesville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Medical Practices
Gainesville, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Share of Ancillary Profits
Equity ASC Ownership Opportunities
Partnership Track
Equity Grants
Relocation Allowance
Sign-on Bonus
Base Salary Plus Productivity-Based Bonuses