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 Penn State Health hiring at this level now.
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JOB SPECIFICS:
- In collaboration with Great Plains Orthopaedics, OSF HealthCare is seeking a General Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our community of caregivers in the Galesburg Regional area
- Consultative practice opportunity with OSF Galesburg Clinic, a multispecialty clinic, with surgical and other subspecialty support
- Call 1:3 with 24/7 Hospitalist Service coverage
- Enjoy a rich referral base and established program while seeing a wide range of General Orthopaedics patients
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Residency/Training Stipend
- Student Loan repayment and counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $675,000 - $730,000.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
- With a population of 30,000, Galesburg is big enough to be a regional hub for great shopping, dining and recreation, but small enough to maintain its small-town roots. First settled in 1836, Galesburg has a rich legacy of contributions to the nation’s history. The first anti-slavery society in Illinois was founded here, Knox College was a site for one of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, and Galesburg was home to the great author and Abraham Lincoln biographer Carl Sandburg.
- Galesburg is a center of activity for residents of west-central Illinois. It’s also conveniently located on an Amtrak line, with easy access via Interstate 74 to two international airports and more in Peoria and the Quad Cities.
- The west-central Illinois region also offers high quality of life with a lower cost of living, strong community school systems, an array of higher education choices and a host of fine parks, historic sites and big-time small-town festivals.
- Visit org/galesburg to download our full community guide.
- Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery with completion of ACGME-accredited residency training
- Education: Doctorate
- Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal heath programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Fellowship training/subspecialty interest in Sports Medicine is a great addition to this general community practice in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served
JOB SPECIFICS:
- In collaboration with Great Plains Orthopaedics, OSF HealthCare is seeking a General Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our community of caregivers in the Galesburg Regional area
- Consultative practice opportunity with OSF Galesburg Clinic, a multispecialty clinic, with surgical and other subspecialty support
- Call 1:3 with 24/7 Hospitalist Service coverage
- Enjoy a rich referral base and established program while seeing a wide range of General Orthopaedics patients
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Residency/Training Stipend
- Student Loan repayment and counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $675,000 - $730,000.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
- With a population of 30,000, Galesburg is big enough to be a regional hub for great shopping, dining and recreation, but small enough to maintain its small-town roots. First settled in 1836, Galesburg has a rich legacy of contributions to the nation’s history. The first anti-slavery society in Illinois was founded here, Knox College was a site for one of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, and Galesburg was home to the great author and Abraham Lincoln biographer Carl Sandburg.
- Galesburg is a center of activity for residents of west-central Illinois. It’s also conveniently located on an Amtrak line, with easy access via Interstate 74 to two international airports and more in Peoria and the Quad Cities.
- The west-central Illinois region also offers high quality of life with a lower cost of living, strong community school systems, an array of higher education choices and a host of fine parks, historic sites and big-time small-town festivals.
- Visit org/galesburg to download our full community guide.
- Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery with completion of ACGME-accredited residency training
- Education: Doctorate
- Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal heath programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Fellowship training/subspecialty interest in Sports Medicine is a great addition to this general community practice in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served
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Who's Hiring
- Indiana University Health3
- SIU Medicine2
- Penn State Health2
- University of Kentucky2
- UNC Health1
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- Education7
- Science & Research1
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 Penn State Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 July 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 July 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.