Orthopedic Surgery in Academic
Work-life balance reality from 24 Orthopedic Surgery physicians working in Academic settings.
3.3/5
Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
$436k
Avg Comp
59
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Academic Orthopedic Surgery Physicians
“Extremely light. 4 days a week. I work with residents and have a PA (getting a second) to help. No pressure to produce. I’m a generalist so I just do simple orthopaedic cases that are overflow from the specialists.”
Jacksonville, Florida036 hrs/wk$377k
How Academic Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | 56 | 4.4/5 | 54 | $1013k |
| Academic | 24 | 3.3/5 | 59 | $436k |
| Hospital Employed | 16 | 3.3/5 | 49 | $790k |
| Hospital-employed | 13 | 4.2/5 | 60 | $769k |
| Residency | 5 | 4.0/5 | 67 | $73k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Orthopedic Surgery physician in Academic?
Based on 24 responses, Orthopedic Surgery physicians in Academic report 3.3/5 satisfaction, working an average of 59 hours per week, earning an average of $435,709.100% would choose this path again.
How does Academic compare to other practice settings for Orthopedic Surgery?
Academic ranks among the 2 most common settings for Orthopedic Surgery. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.3/5
Would Choose Again:100%
Avg Comp:$436k
Avg Hours:59