Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$800,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 15 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-timeDay shift

Overview

Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Schedule
Day shift
SalaryDr Signal range
$705k – $1,150k

15 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic health system / University hospital · University hospital

Role summary

The position is for an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing surgical and non-surgical care for complex musculoskeletal injuries within an academic environment that includes teaching and research.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Acute orthopedic injuries and complex trauma
  • Patient population: Patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$705k–$1150k · $800k median
$652kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1203k

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

Compensation

What physicians report
$705k – $1,150k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
15 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$705k–$1150k · $800k median
$652kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1203k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 15 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Jefferson Health

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Source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic health system / University hospital
Facility type
University hospital
Patient population
Patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Pennsylvania
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic health system / University hospital

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Day shift
Shift type
Workday
Inpatient / outpatient
Acute orthopedic injuries and complex trauma
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
80%

Full description

Job Details

Jefferson Health is seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join the orthopedic surgery team at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an orthopedic trauma surgeon who is passionate about providing high-quality care to patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries while contributing to a collaborative academic and clinical environment.

Job Description

At Jefferson Health, you’ll be part of an integrated health system with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and innovation.
Highlights of the Opportunity:

  • Practice at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center City Philadelphia

  • Join an established orthopedic surgery program with dedicated orthopedic trauma services

  • acute orthopedic injuries and complex traumaManage a broad spectrum of

  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

  • resident and medical student educationOpportunity to participate in

  • Thomas Jefferson UniversityAcademic opportunities through

  • Access to the resources of a large academic health system

  • Opportunity for professional growth and leadership within the orthopedic service

The Role
The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical management of patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.
Responsibilities may include:

  • Evaluation and treatment of orthopedic trauma patients

  • Operative management of complex fractures and traumatic injuries

  • Collaboration with emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, rehabilitation, and other surgical specialties

  • Participation in clinical education and resident teaching

  • Contributing to quality improvement, research, and academic initiatives

  • Providing exceptional, patient-centered care

Candidate Qualifications
Required:

  • MD or DO degree

  • Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency

  • Orthopedic TraumaFellowship training in

  • Board certification or board eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery

  • Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania

  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork, education, and patient-centered care.

Philadelphia offers the energy and cultural opportunities of a major city with easy access to surrounding communities, including the Main Line, suburbs of Philadelphia, and New Jersey.
From world-class dining and museums to professional sports, historic neighborhoods, and extensive outdoor activities, Philadelphia offers an exceptional place to build both a career and a life.
Join Jefferson
Bring your expertise in orthopedic trauma to Jefferson Health and help advance the future of orthopedic care.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Primary Location Address

228 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.