Entry Level Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

New grad orthopedic surgeon jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong residency training, clinical rotations, or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like MercyOne, SSM Health, and Mayo Clinic hiring at this level now.

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Top stateWisconsin
Top employerMercyOne
Top cityLa Crosse, WI
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CHRISTUS Health
Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand
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CHRISTUS Health
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Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand
CHRISTUS Health
Corpus Christi, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Surgeons
10,000+

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Essentia Health
Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon
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Essentia Health
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Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon
Essentia Health
Fargo, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$743k - $1000k/yr
10,000+

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UofL Health
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon-Open Rank w/ UofL Health/UofL Department of Orthopedic Surgery
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UofL Health
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Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon-Open Rank w/ UofL Health/UofL Department of Orthopedic Surgery
UofL Health
Louisville, Kentucky
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Sutter Health
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Sutter Health
Added 2w ago
Orthopedic Surgeon
Sutter Health
Lakeport, California
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$563k - $1167k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgeon Physicians Clinic - Days - MFT
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Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Added 2w ago
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgeon Physicians Clinic - Days - MFT
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Gulfport, Mississippi
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Orthopedic Surgeon Job Market

Who's Hiring

MercyOne
MercyOne2 open roles
SSM Health
SSM Health2 open roles
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services27
  • Education4
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

Entry Level Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level orthopedic surgeon job?

Completing a residency program is the core requirement, and fellowship training in a subspecialty like sports medicine or joint replacement gives entry level candidates a clear edge. Employers at this stage look for board eligibility, strong letters of recommendation from attending surgeons, and documented surgical case volume from training. Applying to community hospitals and multispecialty group practices often yields more entry level openings than large academic medical centers.

Which companies hire entry level orthopedic surgeons?

Companies hiring entry level orthopedic surgeons right now include MercyOne, SSM Health, and Mayo Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These range from regional hospital systems and orthopedic group practices to ambulatory surgery centers, all of which commonly recruit new residency and fellowship graduates to build out their clinical teams.

Are there remote entry level orthopedic surgeon jobs?

Yes, though the majority of orthopedic surgeon roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of surgical practice. About 0% of entry level orthopedic surgeon openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering telehealth consultations, post-operative follow-up visits, or second-opinion review roles that do not require a surgical suite.

Are these new grad orthopedic surgeon jobs?

Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior orthopedic surgeon roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of post-training experience, accepts residency or fellowship completion in place of independent practice history, or explicitly values internship rotations and supervised surgical caseload as qualifying experience.

Which industries hire the most entry level orthopedic surgeons?

Entry Level orthopedic surgeon roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they rely on a steady pipeline of residency graduates to meet patient demand for musculoskeletal care, trauma coverage, and elective surgical volume.