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Mayo Clinic
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a collegial department of 20 other providers (orthopedists and podiatrists).

  • Fellowship training in orthopedic trauma required.
  • Level II Trauma Center with helicopter service.
  • Additional services include: General surgery trauma coverage, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, interventional radiology/angiography, plastic surgery, hospitalist service.
  • Dedicated orthopedic trauma OR time.
  • Group includes 2 fellowship trained trauma surgeons as well as adult reconstruction, sports, hand, and nonoperative orthopedics.
  • 1:1 model with advanced practice provider
  • Office attached to the only hospital covered.
  • Common EHR and PACS across the health system and Mayo Clinic Rochester.

Orthopedic Department has been recognized repeatedly by U.S. News & World Report as a top performer in Wisconsin and our facility was recognized as a "Best Regional Hospital" in Northwest Wisconsin for 2024-2025.

Competitive Compensation Package

  • Comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance.
  • Mayo Clinic-funded pension and 403(b) with match.
  • Generous CME package.
  • Mayo Clinic malpractice coverage.

Qualifications

  • Board-certified/Board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic Trauma SurgeryPatient CareSurgical ProceduresTrauma ManagementClinical CollaborationEHR ProficiencyPACS Proficiency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Mayo Clinic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 373 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in orthopedic surgeryranked against 373 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $652k (middle half $550k–$725k)121 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Wisconsin388 active22,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Physician listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 22% offer loan repayment388 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 listings353 in the last 30 days221 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (373 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.

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 9 employers
5
<$400k
3
$400k-550k
4
$550k-700k
4
$700k-850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
20% this job
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

MultiCare Health System · Tacoma, Washington

$809k-$838k
#2

Orthopedic Surgeon, Clinical Expert (Contract)Contract

Kinetic Systems · San Francisco, California

$200-$400/hr
#3

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#4

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

$645k-$731k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 373 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA
FSA
Retirement Plan
Pension
403(b) with Match

Living in Eau Claire

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,119/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Eau Claire, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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