Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon

Location: 1600 State Street, Salem, Oregon 97301

Physician

Full Time

Job ID: #7964

Department: Orthopedics Clinic

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Your role with us

Are you a dedicated adult reconstruction specialist passionate about delivering exceptional, evidence-based care? Salem Health invites you to join our dynamic orthopedic team, where your skills, experience, and ideas truly make a difference. In this role, you will provide comprehensive hip and knee reconstruction care while collaborating with supportive colleagues who value excellence, innovation, and patient-centered outcomes. Our practice serves a broad and diverse patient population, offering you the opportunity to influence meaningful results every day. If you’re ready to grow your career in a collegial environment that prioritizes work-life balance and values your contributions, then apply today.

Orthopedic Clinic

Our Orthopedic Clinic is dedicated to delivering high-quality musculoskeletal care across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings. Located in Salem, Oregon, the clinic offers a collaborative and supportive environment with access to state-of-the-art operating rooms, advanced imaging, and rehabilitation resources. Our orthopedic team emphasizes innovation, evidence-based care, and patient-centered outcomes, while providing providers opportunities for professional growth and leadership. Providers enjoy a wRVU-based practice structure that supports a healthy work-life balance and encourages participation in shaping clinical workflows and care protocols.

• Provide comprehensive care for patients requiring hip and knee reconstruction, including inpatient consultations, surgical procedures, and outpatient clinic visits.
• Diagnose and treat degenerative joint conditions and musculoskeletal disorders affecting mobility and function.
• Perform a full spectrum of surgical procedures related to total joint replacement, including primary and revision arthroplasty.
• Offer and manage appropriate non-operative treatment options when indicated.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans and counsel patients on lifestyle modifications to support recovery and optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum.
• Emphasize accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and clear communication with patients and families.
• Demonstrate stewardship of institutional resources and contribute to the delivery of high-value, sustainable healthcare.

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an ACGME- or AACOM-accredited program.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Adult Reconstruction Fellowship.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oregon.
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

Additional Offerings

• Generous hiring incentives including start bonus and relocation assistance
• $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• 200 hours paid time off (PTO) + 40 hours for CME

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact physician.recruitment@salemhealth.org.