Orthopedic Surgery in Academic
Work-life balance reality from 14 Orthopedic Surgery physicians working in Academic settings.
3.4/5
Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
$606k
Avg Comp
57
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 | 53 | 4.5/5 | 53 | $949k |
| Hospital Employed | 14 | 3.4/5 | 49 | $776k |
| Academic | 14 | 3.4/5 | 57 | $606k |
| Hospital-employed | 13 | 4.2/5 | 60 | $765k |
| Residency | 2 | 3.5/5 | 63 | $79k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Orthopedic Surgery physician in Academic?
Based on 14 responses, Orthopedic Surgery physicians in Academic report 3.4/5 satisfaction, working an average of 57 hours per week, earning an average of $605,500.100% would choose this path again.
How does Academic compare to other practice settings for Orthopedic Surgery?
Academic ranks among the 3 most common settings for Orthopedic Surgery. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.4/5
Would Choose Again:100%
Avg Comp:$606k
Avg Hours:57