Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in New York

Orthopedic Surgeon jobs in New York represent one of the most active surgical hiring markets in the country, concentrated across academic medical centers, multi-specialty hospital systems, and sports medicine practices at every level from newly licensed surgeons through senior attending physicians. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where institutions like NYU Langone Health, NewYork-Presbyterian, and the Hospital for Special Surgery consistently recruit. Joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine surgery are the subspecialties drawing the most sustained demand across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerUnited Health Services
Top cityVestal, NY
Cities hiring11
Work type86% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Rochester Regional Health
Orthopedic Surgeon - St. Lawrence Region
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Rochester Regional Health
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Orthopedic Surgeon - St. Lawrence Region
Rochester Regional Health
Potsdam, New York
Consulting & Professional Services
IT Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$650k - $700k/yr
10,000+

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St. Mary's Healthcare
Bone & Joint Orthopedic Surgeon
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St. Mary's Healthcare
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Bone & Joint Orthopedic Surgeon
St. Mary's Healthcare
Amsterdam, New York
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
$775k - $850k/yr
On-Site
1,001-5,000

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Summit Health
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Summit Health
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Orthopedic Surgeon
Summit Health
Yonkers, New York
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$500k - $950k/yr

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United Health Services
Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon
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United Health Services
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Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon
United Health Services
Vestal, New York
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Surgeons
$685k - $965k/yr
5,001-10,000

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United Health Services
Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
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United Health Services
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Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
United Health Services
Vestal, New York
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Surgeons
$855k - $1089k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Vestal
3 jobs
Rochester
3 jobs
Kingston
2 jobs
Utica
1 job
Potsdam
1 job
Yonkers
1 job
Cortland
1 job
Amsterdam
1 job
Horseheads
1 job

Orthopedic Surgeon Job Market in New York

A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

United Health Services
United Health Services3 open roles
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health3 open roles
Guthrie
Guthrie2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What New York Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic surgeon jobs across New York.

  • Active New York State medical license issued by the New York State Education Department
  • Completed accredited orthopedic surgery residency program with board certification or board eligibility
  • Fellowship training in spine, sports medicine, or joint reconstruction strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated surgical volume and proficiency with both open and minimally invasive procedures
  • Current DEA registration and hospital privileges at an accredited New York facility
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration within multidisciplinary care teams

Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an orthopedic surgeon in New York?

To practice as an orthopedic surgeon in New York, you must hold an active medical license issued by the New York State Education Department through the Office of the Professions. This requires completing medical school, a five-year accredited orthopedic surgery residency, and passing the USMLE steps. Most positions also expect board certification through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Many New York employers additionally require or strongly prefer fellowship training in a subspecialty.

How much do orthopedic surgeons make in New York?

Orthopedic surgeons in New York earn a median of about $414,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,150 for the lowest 10% to over $619,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire orthopedic surgeons in New York?

Employers hiring orthopedic surgeons in New York right now include United Health Services, Rochester Regional Health, and Guthrie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's concentration of academic medical centers and large integrated health systems means many openings come with research, teaching, or subspecialty program affiliations.

Which New York cities have the most orthopedic surgeon jobs?

The cities with the most orthopedic surgeon openings in New York are Vestal, Rochester, and Kingston. New York City dominates hiring because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers, trauma hospitals, and sports medicine practices, while Buffalo and Albany draw consistent demand from regional health systems like Kaleida Health and Albany Med that serve large upstate populations.

Are there remote orthopedic surgeon jobs in New York?

Yes, but they're rare. Orthopedic surgery is an inherently hands-on, procedural specialty that requires physical presence for examinations, procedures, and surgical cases. About 14% of orthopedic surgeon openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, pre-operative assessments, or post-operative follow-up rather than surgical work itself.

How can I get hired as an orthopedic surgeon in New York with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a residency or fellowship position at a New York academic medical center, which serves as the structured on-ramp into attending practice. Institutions like NYU Langone Health, NewYork-Presbyterian, and the Hospital for Special Surgery run competitive residency and fellowship programs that lead directly to staff roles. Newly licensed surgeons without independent experience often enter through junior attending or locum tenens positions, and obtaining New York board eligibility status early gives candidates a meaningful edge in the application process.

Where can I find and apply to orthopedic surgeon jobs in New York?

You can find and apply to orthopedic surgeon jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that fit your subspecialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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