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Orthopedic Surgery in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 48 Orthopedic Surgery physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.6/10
Satisfaction
0%
Would Choose Again
$948k
Avg Comp
54
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Orthopedic Surgery Physicians

"Around 85 hours a week I wake up go on call meet patients onboard and complete checkups with coworkers as well as surgery"
Texas5 years85 hrs/wk$3725k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Private Practice484.6/1054$948k
Hospital-employed134.2/1060$765k
Hospital Employed113.4/1049$821k
Academic113.6/1058$591k
Hospital-Employed14.0/1045$600k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Orthopedic Surgery physician in Private Practice?

Based on 48 responses, Orthopedic Surgery physicians in Private Practice report 4.6/10 satisfaction, working an average of 54 hours per week, earning an average of $947,981.0% would choose this path again.

How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Orthopedic Surgery?

Private Practice ranks among the 1 most common settings for Orthopedic Surgery. Compared to other settings, it offers below-average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.6/10
Would Choose Again:0%
Avg Comp:$948k
Avg Hours:54

Compare Settings

Hospital-employed (13) →Hospital Employed (11) →Academic (11) →Hospital-Employed (1) →

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