Orthopedic Surgeon Is

Orthopedic Surgeon Is

MinnesotaPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$770,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 25 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Orthopedic SurgeryLocum tenensShift coverage 4 pm - 7 am, ongoing with dates into 2027 · Ongoing call coverage with 15-hour shifts from 4 pm - 7 am, 24-hour inpatient/outpatient call coverage required

Overview

Location
Minnesota
Schedule
Shift coverage 4 pm - 7 am, ongoing with dates into 2027 · Ongoing call coverage with 15-hour shifts from 4 pm - 7 am, 24-hour inpatient/outpatient call coverage required
SalaryDr Signal range
$650k – $850k

25 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Role summary

This is a locum tenens orthopedic surgeon role in Minnesota providing inpatient and outpatient call coverage primarily during 15-hour night shifts, focusing on hip, hand, and tendon procedures with no arthroscopy or total joint replacement required. The position offers paid malpractice insurance and travel/housing expenses with competitive compensation.

What the posting highlights

  • Locum tenens coverage with shift assignments
  • Care setting: Both inpatient and outpatient call coverage required

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$650k–$850k · $770k median
$626kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$874k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$650k – $850k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
25 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Pre-paid travel and housing expenses
Physician-reported total comp$650k–$850k · $770k median
$626kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$874k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 25 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Weatherby Healthcare.

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Facility & Community

Minnesota
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EHR
Not stated in posting
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Peer median
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Active supply
Minnesota
Locum tenens
Transparent pay
Not measured
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Work-life
Not specified

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  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Shift coverage 4 pm - 7 am, ongoing with dates into 2027
Call burden
Ongoing call coverage with 15-hour shifts from 4 pm - 7 am, 24-hour inpatient/outpatient call coverage required
Shift type
Night shifts
Patient volume
Approx. 2 patients seen and 2 admissions per 24-hour shift; about 6 phone consults per 24 hours
Inpatient / outpatient
Both inpatient and outpatient call coverage required
Coverage model
Locum tenens coverage with shift assignments

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Recruiter-posted
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
80%

Full description

Interested? Give Weatherby a call today and speak with one of our specialty-specific consultants for available dates and details. Call coverage -- 4 pm - 7 am shifts (15 hrs) Ongoing call coverage with dates extending into 2027 Approx. 2 patients seen and 2 admissions per 24-hour shift Avg. ~6 phone consults per 24 hours Inpatient and outpatient call coverage required Hip procedures, hand procedures, and tendon release/repair required Arthroscopy and total joint replacement not required Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses Assignment details and time entry in online portal Competitive compensation 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant Charter member of NALTO