Entry Level Orthopaedic Surgeon Jobs
New grad orthopaedic surgeon jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong residency rotations or internship work can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Indiana University Health, SIU Medicine, and UNC Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
WellSpan Medical Group (WMG) is seeking an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our growing practice in Hanover, PA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual must be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine with Doctor of Medicine degree plus completion of a medical residency training program in Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship training in Hand/Upper Extremity. He or she must also be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Position Highlights:
- Employed role with WMG
- Turnkey opportunity
- Step into a thriving, high-volume Hand Surgery practice as the current specialist approaches retirement
- One of the region's largest and most advanced outpatient surgical facilities
- 2 - 3 OR days/week, with the potential for a flip room
- Robust, established patient base
- Strong referral network from WMG family medicine and internal medicine providers
- State-of-the-art surgery center in Hanover
- Exceptional clinical support
- Dedicated, experienced PA with extensive hand surgery experience
- Two medical assistants
Our Commitment to You:
- Physician-designed compensation model
- Competitive signing bonus
- Full relocation and retirement savings plan
- Malpractice coverage including tail
- $5,500/year for CME
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Conveniently situated within a short drive of major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., WellSpan Health's service area is made up of a diverse mix of welcoming communities that you will love to call home. Central Pennsylvania offers an idyllic blend of unique cities and towns including Lancaster, York, Gettysburg, Lebanon, Chambersburg and Waynesboro.
For Confidential Consideration Contact:
Stew Sampsel, Physician Recruitment
WellSpan Health
Email: ssampsel@wellspan.org
Office: (717) 812-3958
INTRODUCTION
WellSpan Medical Group (WMG) is seeking an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our growing practice in Hanover, PA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual must be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine with Doctor of Medicine degree plus completion of a medical residency training program in Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship training in Hand/Upper Extremity. He or she must also be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Position Highlights:
- Employed role with WMG
- Turnkey opportunity
- Step into a thriving, high-volume Hand Surgery practice as the current specialist approaches retirement
- One of the region's largest and most advanced outpatient surgical facilities
- 2 - 3 OR days/week, with the potential for a flip room
- Robust, established patient base
- Strong referral network from WMG family medicine and internal medicine providers
- State-of-the-art surgery center in Hanover
- Exceptional clinical support
- Dedicated, experienced PA with extensive hand surgery experience
- Two medical assistants
Our Commitment to You:
- Physician-designed compensation model
- Competitive signing bonus
- Full relocation and retirement savings plan
- Malpractice coverage including tail
- $5,500/year for CME
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Conveniently situated within a short drive of major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., WellSpan Health's service area is made up of a diverse mix of welcoming communities that you will love to call home. Central Pennsylvania offers an idyllic blend of unique cities and towns including Lancaster, York, Gettysburg, Lebanon, Chambersburg and Waynesboro.
For Confidential Consideration Contact:
Stew Sampsel, Physician Recruitment
WellSpan Health
Email: ssampsel@wellspan.org
Office: (717) 812-3958
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Entry Level Orthopaedic Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level orthopaedic surgeon job?
Employers hiring at the entry level prioritize residency completion, hands-on surgical volume, and letters of recommendation from attending surgeons. Candidates who can demonstrate competency in high-demand procedures such as joint replacement or fracture repair gain an edge. Completing a fellowship is optional at this stage but signals specialization. Networking through professional societies and applying early in the match cycle also improves outcomes.
Which companies hire entry level orthopaedic surgeons?
Companies hiring entry level orthopaedic surgeons right now include Indiana University Health, SIU Medicine, and UNC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers health systems, multi-specialty group practices, and hospital-employed physician programs that recruit new physicians directly out of residency or fellowship training.
Are there remote entry level orthopaedic surgeon jobs?
Yes, though fully remote roles are rare in this surgical specialty. About 0% of entry level orthopaedic surgeon openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, pre-operative or post-operative follow-up visits, or administrative and teaching responsibilities rather than hands-on surgical work.
Are these new grad orthopaedic surgeon jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior orthopaedic surgeon roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of post-residency experience, accepts internship or rotation hours in place of independent practice history, or explicitly states it will consider newly board-eligible physicians applying for their first attending position.
Which industries hire the most entry level orthopaedic surgeons?
Entry Level orthopaedic surgeon roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high patient volumes, maintain employed-physician models, and have ongoing demand for musculoskeletal specialists to replace retiring surgeons or expand existing orthopaedic service lines.