About Orthopedic Surgery Careers
Orthopedic surgeons are trained in the preservation, investigation, and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An Orthopedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow. Their practice may be broad or limited to an area of special interest, such as hand surgery or sports medicine.
Within the specialty of orthopedics one may expect to perform some of the following procedures.: reconstruct bones, ligaments, and tendons; conduct surgical procedures on patients with injured bones, ligaments, and tendons; assistant in the rehabilitation and post-care of injuries; replace inefficient joints and unhealthy or defective bones; provide knowledgeable medical advice to patients about injuries and prevention; and amputations.
Technologies advance as time passes, in the future, there will be changes and challenges that come to surface. New technologies and new procedures are two of the factors contributing to the demand for orthopedic physicians and surgeons. The orthopedic specialty is a demanding, but at the same time is an exciting one.
Median Salary: $535,668 per year
Projected Growth: 23% from 2014-2024
Tips
- Time is of the essence when responding to contracts.
- Do not waste time when it comes to negotiating, declining, or accepting a contract.
- Having a clear idea of what you are wanting in a contract makes the processes easier.
- Along with that, it is important to be open minded and lenient with some aspects due to the fact a contract may not be able to fit every single one of your qualifications.
- Be sure to act professionally and confidently when interviewing and negotiating.
- The way you handle yourself may affect your contract.
Interesting Facts
- Most orthopedic physicians practice in private practices.
We found 1952 Orthopedic Surgery Physician Jobs in 47 states
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Albuquerque, NM 8710201/16/2025
Physician | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Tulsa, OK 01/16/2025
Physician Assistant | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Saint Louis, MO 6313601/16/2025
Physician | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Saint Louis, MO 6313601/16/2025
Physician | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Tyler, TX 01/16/2025
Physician Assistant | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Roswell, NM 01/16/2025
Physician Assistant | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Richmond, IN 4737401/16/2025
Physician | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
Glendale, AZ 8530601/16/2025
Nurse Practitioner | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Phoenix, AZ 85016-803401/16/2025
Physician | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Kingwood, TX 7733801/16/2025
Physician | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Bellingham, WA 9822501/16/2025
Physician Assistant | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
Tyler, TX 01/16/2025
Nurse Practitioner | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Tyler, TX 01/16/2025
Physician Assistant | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Great Falls, MT 01/16/2025
Physician | Orthopedic Surgery | Permanent
