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Inova Health System
Fairfax, Virginia

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon (MD/DO)

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$500K - $650K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Inova Orthopedics is looking for a dedicated Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join the team at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova Loudoun Hospital. This role will be full-time Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Orthopedic patients find world-class treatment for complex musculoskeletal conditions at the Inova Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care Program, part of the Inova Trauma Center. The Inova Trauma Center is Northern Virginia’s only level 1 trauma center. Many of our patients transfer to Inova from other healthcare facilities located throughout the mid-Atlantic and region and beyond.

Our highly rated orthopedic trauma team utilizes the latest in surgical advances, including minimally invasive surgical techniques to enhance the healing process.

  • Acute fractures
  • Bone infections
  • Complex peri-articular fractures
  • Fracture non-unions and mal-unions
  • Geriatric fractures
  • Pelvis and acetabular fractures
  • Post-traumatic deformity

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

  • Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
  • Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
  • CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Job Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal trauma.
  • Perform operative and non-operative management of fractures involving the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, acetabulum, and other complex musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Participate in trauma call coverage and provide timely consultation for emergency department and inpatient trauma cases.
  • Collaborate with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, intensivists, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and provide postoperative management and long-term follow-up.
  • Interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and other clinical data to guide patient management.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and patient safety programs.
  • Supervise and educate advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, and medical students, as applicable.
  • Maintain compliance with hospital bylaws, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and continuing medical education activities.

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited institution.
  • Training: successful completion of Orthopedic residency program and successful completion of Orthopedic Trauma fellowship.
  • Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified in Orthopedics
  • Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
  • Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start, ACLS, PALS (when appropriate)
  • Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
  • Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience: 1+ year physician experience in Orthopedic Trauma

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience.

And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with acute orthopedic injuries and complex musculoskeletal trauma through operative and non-operative management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary trauma teams to coordinate comprehensive care and provide long-term follow-up for patients.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree, completion of an Orthopedic residency and Orthopedic Trauma fellowship, and board eligibility or certification. Must hold a current unrestricted medical license in the State of Virginia and possess BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Orthopedic Trauma SurgeryFracture ManagementMinimally Invasive SurgeryPatient DiagnosisPostoperative CareDiagnostic Imaging InterpretationClinical Documentation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$575k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $569k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

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  • Includes call

Living in Fairfax

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$687k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,472/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Inova Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision coverage
401k with 5% match
457b retirement plan
CME support up to $3,500/year
5 CME days
Tuition assistance up to $5,250/year