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Orthopedic Surgery in Hospital Employed

Work-life balance reality from 14 Orthopedic Surgery physicians working in Hospital Employed settings.

3.4/5
Satisfaction
79%
Would Choose Again
$776k
Avg Comp
49
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Hospital Employed Orthopedic Surgery Physicians

“4.5 day workweek, 2 days in OR, call is miserable”
Charlottesville, Virginia23 years55 hrs/wk$578k
“Unique position with no formal call. 7 am to 3 or 4 pm. 4 days/wk. ”
Utah3 years40 hrs/wk$850k
“Busy but rewarding. Usually on call for every other weekend which aren’t that busy. ”
Harrison, New York3 years50 hrs/wk$860k
“8-5 Monday through Thursday. 8-12 Friday. Balance work schedule with two OR days and 2.5 clinic days. Call every 6 weekends. ”
Conway, South Carolina5 years50 hrs/wk$950k
“Mediocre work life balance”
2 years55 hrs/wk$700k

How Hospital Employed Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Private Practice534.5/553$949k
Hospital Employed143.4/549$776k
Academic143.4/557$606k
Hospital-employed134.2/560$765k
Residency23.5/563$79k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Orthopedic Surgery physician in Hospital Employed?

Based on 14 responses, Orthopedic Surgery physicians in Hospital Employed report 3.4/5 satisfaction, working an average of 49 hours per week, earning an average of $775,536.79% would choose this path again.

How does Hospital Employed compare to other practice settings for Orthopedic Surgery?

Hospital Employed ranks among the 2 most common settings for Orthopedic Surgery. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:3.4/5
Would Choose Again:79%
Avg Comp:$776k
Avg Hours:49

Compare Settings

Private Practice (53) →Academic (14) →Hospital-employed (13) →Residency (2) →

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