Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine (Shoulder, Hip, & Knee)
Bergen County, New Jersey
Full-time
Guaranteed base salary: $400,000–$450,000, plus productivity incentives
Position Summary
Our Interventional Pain Practice is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training or a strong clinical focus in sports medicine, particularly shoulder and knee conditions.
This is an opportunity to develop and lead a comprehensive orthopedic service line within an established, physician-owned musculoskeletal practice in Bergen County. The position offers immediate clinical infrastructure, access to established hospital and ambulatory surgery center facilities, strong administrative support, and the autonomy to build a high-quality orthopedic practice.
The ideal candidate is clinically excellent, patient-focused, entrepreneurial, and interested in developing lasting relationships with physicians, physical therapists, athletic programs, and other community partners.
Clinical Focus
* Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic shoulder, knee, hip, and sports-related injuries
* Arthroscopic and open shoulder and knee procedures, including rotator cuff, labral, meniscal, ligament, and cartilage pathology
* Evidence-based nonsurgical management when surgery is not indicated
* Collaborative management of complex musculoskeletal patients with pain medicine and rehabilitation providers
* Postoperative care and development of standardized clinical pathways
Responsibilities
* Provide outpatient orthopedic consultations and follow-up care
* Perform appropriate orthopedic surgical procedures at affiliated facilities
* Establish a consistent operative schedule as the practice develops
* Work collaboratively with pain-management clinicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and referring physicians
* Participate in community outreach and ethical practice-development activities
* Maintain complete, timely, and accurate medical documentation
* Support quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and efficient clinical operations
Qualifications
* MD or DO degree
* Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency
* Fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine preferred
* Board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery
* Eligible for an unrestricted New Jersey medical license
* Eligible for hospital and ambulatory surgery center privileges
* Excellent surgical judgment, communication skills, and bedside manner
* Interest in building a long-term practice in Bergen County, Passaic County, Essex County
Early-career surgeons and established surgeons seeking greater autonomy are encouraged to apply, as well as new grads.
Compensation and Benefits
* Guaranteed base salary of $400,000–$450,000, based on experience and qualifications
* Additional productivity-based compensation with significant long-term earning potential
* Signing and/or relocation assistance available
* Medical malpractice coverage
* Health benefits
* Paid time off and CME allowance
* Licensing, credentialing, and administrative support
* Established office, hospital, and ambulatory surgery center infrastructure
* Dedicated marketing and practice-development support
* Potential future partnership and investment opportunities, subject to eligibility, performance, fair-market-value assessment, and applicable regulatory requirements
Why Join Us?
This position is designed for an orthopedic surgeon who wants more than a traditional employed role. The selected physician will have the opportunity to shape a new orthopedic service line, practice with substantial clinical autonomy, and work within an established organization focused on musculoskeletal care.
Our Bergen County location provides access to a large and diverse patient population while allowing the surgeon to develop a recognizable presence in the local medical and athletic communities.
Application
Please submit your CV and a brief statement describing your clinical interests, preferred surgical case mix, and interest in developing an orthopedic practice in Bergen County.
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
Pay: $400,000.00 - $450,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
