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Orthopedic Surgeon (Total Joint)
Overview
The package
AI-structuredCapital Health Medical Group is seeking a Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time (1.0 FTE) role providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including surgical and non-operative management. The position includes shared call coverage for orthopedic emergencies and trauma, with a posted pay range of $574,221–$1,223,620 annually.
- $574k - $1,224k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
- 40 hours per week · Shared call coverage for orthopedic emergencies and trauma cases
- Employed (Capital Health Medical Group) · Two-hospital health system with outpatient center, satellite ED, and specialty care network (DNV accredited) · Both inpatient and outpatient; inpatient includes rounding, postoperative care, and on-call trauma; outpatient includes new patient evaluations, follow-ups, and surgical consultations
- Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
Posted pay vs real comps
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Compensation
- Type
- Listed on official posting
- Job-specific pay
- $574,221 – $1,223,620
- Evidence
- osition status (e.g., part-time). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview Pay Range: $574,221.00 - $1,223,620.00 The Orthopedic Surgeon is responsible for providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care in
- Observed
- 2 wk ago
- Structure
- hybrid
Pay in context
Pennington, New JerseyEmployer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.
Reported pay is SalaryDr community data — total compensation, shown separately from the employer-posted range, which is often base salary only. We don't score one against the other because they measure different things.
Employer
Capital Health
Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Employed (Capital Health Medical Group)
- Facility type
- Two-hospital health system with outpatient center, satellite ED, and specialty care network (DNV accredited)
Questions to ask the employer
- Is $574,221–$1,223,620 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- The posted range is wide — what specifically places a candidate at the top versus the bottom of it?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- Call burden
- Shared call coverage for orthopedic emergencies and trauma cases
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Both inpatient and outpatient; inpatient includes rounding, postoperative care, and on-call trauma; outpatient includes new patient evaluations, follow-ups, and surgical consultations
- Admin burden
- Departmental meetings, quality improvement projects, peer review, CME, and compliance with hospital policies and medical staff bylaws
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 2 wk ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 62%
Full description
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Position Overview
Pay Range:
$574,221.00 - $1,223,620.00
The Orthopedic Surgeon is responsible for providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role includes the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic conditions through medical management, surgical intervention, and rehabilitative services. The Orthopedic Surgeon will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
Opportunity Details:
- Provide expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
- Perform surgical procedures including fracture care, joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, soft-tissue procedures, and other orthopedic interventions within scope of training.
- Interpret imaging studies including X-rays, MRI, CT, and ultrasound.
- Provide non-operative management where appropriate, including injections, bracing, and physical therapy recommendations.
- Participate in shared call coverage for orthopedic emergencies and trauma cases.
- Document all clinical encounters in a timely and accurate manner per hospital and regulatory standards.
Inpatient / Surgical Responsibilities
- Manage hospitalized orthopedic patients including rounding, postoperative care, and coordination with consulting services.
- Provide emergent evaluation and surgical management of trauma and on-call orthopedic cases.
- Collaborate with anesthesiology, nursing, rehab, radiology, and OR teams to optimize surgical workflow and patient outcomes.
Outpatient Responsibilities
- Conduct clinic visits for new patient evaluations, follow-ups, and surgical consultations.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, postoperative expectations, and rehabilitation plans.
- Coordinate continuity of care with primary care providers and referring physicians.
Administrative & Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement projects, and peer review.
- Comply with hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain continuing medical education (CME) and board certification/eligibility.
- Supervise and educate residents, medical students, or APPs (if applicable).
Qualifications:
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency.
- Fellowship training in subspecialty area (optional/if applicable).
- Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Valid state medical license CDS and DEA registration.
- Expertise in orthopedic surgical and nonsurgical care.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage high-acuity trauma and complex orthopedic conditions.
- Commitment to evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings.
- Exposure to bodily fluids, radiation (in OR/clinic), and infectious diseases.
- Requires standing for long periods, manual dexterity, and ability to lift/move patients.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
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