Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in California
Orthopedic Surgeon jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated across major health systems, academic medical centers, and large multispecialty groups serving a population of nearly 40 million. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UC San Francisco Health, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant orthopedic programs. Demand runs from fellowship-trained early-career surgeons through senior attending and department-lead roles, with the strongest need in sports medicine, joint replacement, and spine surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Concentra Advanced Specialists assist in the management of medically complex patients, expedite return to work and functional restoration. Working collaboratively with medical and therapy providers, you will provide specialist services, both non-surgical and surgical, for orthopedic and neuromusculoskeletal work related injuries. In addition, you will communicate with employers and take an active role in the case management. The treatments you provide will make a tremendous difference in the lives of those who look to us for care and comfort.
Flexible scheduling with consideration of your private practice
This position is an independent contractor role for Concentra. Compensation for services is determined by a revenue share model.
Licensure requirements of the state of practice
Graduate of accredited MD or DO program of accredited university
Unrestricted DEA license for state of jurisdiction
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
Concentra Advanced Specialists assist in the management of medically complex patients, expedite return to work and functional restoration. Working collaboratively with medical and therapy providers, you will provide specialist services, both non-surgical and surgical, for orthopedic and neuromusculoskeletal work related injuries. In addition, you will communicate with employers and take an active role in the case management. The treatments you provide will make a tremendous difference in the lives of those who look to us for care and comfort.
Flexible scheduling with consideration of your private practice
This position is an independent contractor role for Concentra. Compensation for services is determined by a revenue share model.
Licensure requirements of the state of practice
Graduate of accredited MD or DO program of accredited university
Unrestricted DEA license for state of jurisdiction
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgeon Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Concentra12
- CommonSpirit Health3
- Optum1
- Adventist Health1
- Sharp HealthCare1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic surgeon jobs across California.
- Active California Physician and Surgeon license issued by the Medical Board of California
- Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program, typically five years
- Board certification or active candidacy with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as sports medicine, spine, or joint reconstruction
- Current DEA registration and California Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System enrollment
- Active hospital privileges or eligibility for credentialing at California acute-care facilities
Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an orthopedic surgeon in California?
You must hold an active Physician and Surgeon license issued by the Medical Board of California, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency, and passage of all three steps of the USMLE or the COMLEX-USA series. California does not offer a separate endorsement pathway for orthopedic surgeons, so all applicants go through the same Medical Board licensure process before seeking hospital privileges or group practice credentialing.
How much do orthopedic surgeons make in California?
Orthopedic surgeons in California earn a median of about $253,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,660 for the lowest 10% to over $457,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire orthopedic surgeons in California?
Employers hiring orthopedic surgeons in California right now include Concentra, CommonSpirit Health, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size means openings appear across large integrated systems, university health networks, and independent multispecialty groups concentrated in the major metros.
Which California cities have the most orthopedic surgeon jobs?
Sacramento, San Diego, and Fresno have the most orthopedic surgeon openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer population and the density of major hospital systems and academic centers anchored there, while San Francisco and San Diego reflect the strength of UC health networks and large regional health systems that support high-volume orthopedic programs.
Are there remote orthopedic surgeon jobs in California?
Yes, but they are rare. Orthopedic surgery is a hands-on procedural specialty requiring direct patient contact, operating room access, and on-site imaging review, which limits remote options to a narrow slice of the field. About 6% of orthopedic surgeon openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The roles most likely to carry a remote or hybrid component involve telemedicine consultations, post-operative follow-up visits, or second-opinion review rather than primary surgical practice.
How can I get hired as an orthopedic surgeon in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a fellowship position at a California academic medical center immediately after residency, which converts directly to an attending role at the same institution for many candidates. Large California health systems such as Cedars-Sinai, UC San Diego Health, and Stanford Health Care run structured new-attending onboarding programs for fellowship graduates and occasionally offer employed positions to final-year residents. Candidates without fellowship training can improve competitiveness by pursuing provisional privileges at community hospitals in high-need regions such as the Central Valley or Inland Empire, where orthopedic access gaps create openings for early-career surgeons. Board certification candidacy status and an active California medical license are the minimum credentials that open these doors.
Where can I find and apply to orthopedic surgeon jobs in California?
You can find and apply to orthopedic surgeon jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty groups. Find roles that fit your specialty, training level, and preferred region, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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