Hand & Wrist Orthopedic Surgery Position in Western NY
Reported by 6 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Schedule
- 2.5-3 days clinic plus 1.5-2 days OR weekly · 1:5 general and hand call rotation
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $740k – $1,175k
- Practice
- Hospital-based orthopedic surgery practice · Hospital
6 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
A hand and wrist orthopedic surgeon position in western New York offers a base salary of $693,327 plus a $50,000 sign-on bonus and RVU incentives. The role involves a 2.5-3 day clinic and 1.5-2 day OR weekly schedule with a 1:5 call rotation and APP support.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Mixed hand and general orthopedic cases
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $740k – $1,175k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 6 recent physician reports · state cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Sign-on bonus plus RVU incentives · $50,000 sign-on bonus; generous RVU incentives
- Signing bonus
- $50,000
Benefits named in the posting
- Full benefits
- Malpractice coverage with tail
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 6 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Optimum Permanent Placement Services
Claim this free profile to see who's viewing your roles and manage your listings.
Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based orthopedic surgery practice
- Facility type
- Hospital
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- Is the $50,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.
Work Design
- Schedule
- 2.5-3 days clinic plus 1.5-2 days OR weekly
- Call burden
- 1:5 general and hand call rotation
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Mixed hand and general orthopedic cases
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Recruiter-posted
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 3 wk ago
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Opportunity Details Optimum is partnering with a hospital in western New York that has an opening for a Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgeon to join their team. Position Details Schedule: 2.5-3 days of clinic and 1.5-2 days of OR per week 1:5 general and hand call rotation Case Mix: Hand and general orthopedic cases Support Staff: APPs for call Team Structure: 4 orthopedic surgeons, 1 plastic hand surgeon, and 2 podiatrists Must be board-certified or board-eligible Compensation & Benefits $693,327 base salary $50K sign-on bonus Generous RVU incentives Full benefits Malpractice coverage with tail If you are interested in learning more, please apply. PRM - 73063 Benefits Partner with knowledgeable Placement Consultants who are subject matter experts in a wide variety of specialties. Receive expert guidance and support in finding your ideal job at no cost to you. Application assistance and interview scheduling and preparation. Receive valuable debriefs after interviewing. Enjoy a single point of contact between you and the employer throughout the hiring process. Your dedicated Placement Consultant will advocate for you and negotiate on your behalf. Credentialing and licensing assistance. About Optimum Since 2013, Optimum Permanent Placement Services has been dedicated to providing exceptional placement services exclusively for physicians and advanced practitioners. Our experienced team of placement consultants understands the importance of finding the right fit for your career, making your unique preferences and requirements our top priority. With an extensive network of healthcare employers, we are committed to connecting you with the perfect permanent position that aligns with your goals and aspirations. Take the next step in your medical career with Optimum Permanent Placement Services - your dream opportunity awaits!