Orthopedic Surgery in Private Practice
Work-life balance reality from 52 Orthopedic Surgery physicians working in Private Practice settings.
4.6/5
Satisfaction
90%
Would Choose Again
$956k
Avg Comp
53
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Private Practice Orthopedic Surgery Physicians
“5 day work week with no call/no weekends. Clinic 4 days and operate 1 day.”
Maryland9 years50 hrs/wk$1800k
“Around 85 hours a week I wake up go on call meet patients onboard and complete checkups with coworkers as well as surgery”
Texas5 years85 hrs/wk$3725k
“I work 6 days a week. 5 days surgeries, and 1 day (typically Saturday) administrative work. Great balance between work and life considering I am a woman with kids.”
Chicago, Illinois6 years40 hrs/wk$770k
How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | 52 | 4.6/5 | 53 | $956k |
| Hospital Employed | 14 | 3.4/5 | 49 | $776k |
| Hospital-employed | 13 | 4.2/5 | 60 | $765k |
| Academic | 11 | 3.6/5 | 58 | $591k |
| Residency | 2 | 3.5/5 | 63 | $79k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Orthopedic Surgery physician in Private Practice?
Based on 52 responses, Orthopedic Surgery physicians in Private Practice report 4.6/5 satisfaction, working an average of 53 hours per week, earning an average of $956,406.90% would choose this path again.
How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Orthopedic Surgery?
Private Practice ranks among the 1 most common settings for Orthopedic Surgery. Compared to other settings, it offers above-average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:4.6/5
Would Choose Again:90%
Avg Comp:$956k
Avg Hours:53