Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Surgeon jobs in Pennsylvania represent one of the most active markets in the mid-Atlantic region, with strong demand from large academic medical centers, regional health systems, and specialty orthopedic practices serving a population that skews older in many rural and suburban counties. Hiring is concentrated in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, where established systems like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network maintain orthopedic departments and regularly recruit across experience levels from fellowship-trained new attendings through senior staff and department leadership. The most consistent openings are in sports medicine, joint reconstruction, and spine surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Penn State Health - Medical Group
Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours:8-5
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Penn State Health Medical Group is seeking a full-time BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon. This position would assist in growing the Orthopedic practice in Reading. This is an exceptional opportunity to be a part of a collegial, patient-focused group with a rich history of providing great care to the community. Our team consists of two Orthopedic Surgeons, three Primary Care-Sports Medicine trained Physicians, two Advanced Practice Practitioner, and a skilled team of ancillary staff. The selected candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an excellent work life balance.
What we’re seeking:
- Medical degree - M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent
- BE/BC in Orthopedic Surgery
- Completion of an accredited orthopedic residency program
- Collegial and driven individual who is passionate about providing exceptional care in a Community Hospital setting
- If sub-specialty trained, must be willing to provide general orthopedic care (hospital on call and elective)
What we’re offering:
- Be part of an established and expanding Health System that is focused on Community Care
- Salary commensurate with qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians
- Paid time off, paid parental leave, and CME support
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians
Area Highlights:
Berks County is a great place to raise a family. It maintains a perfect balance of urban, rural and suburban settings. Our community offers diverse outdoor and cultural activities, low cost of living, outstanding schools and quality of life with easy accessibility to shore points, airports and major metro areas, such as Philadelphia, Washington, DC and New York City.
Interested applicants, please send CV and letter of interest to Savannah Stauffer, Physician Recruiter at sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Penn State Health - Medical Group
Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours:8-5
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Penn State Health Medical Group is seeking a full-time BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon. This position would assist in growing the Orthopedic practice in Reading. This is an exceptional opportunity to be a part of a collegial, patient-focused group with a rich history of providing great care to the community. Our team consists of two Orthopedic Surgeons, three Primary Care-Sports Medicine trained Physicians, two Advanced Practice Practitioner, and a skilled team of ancillary staff. The selected candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an excellent work life balance.
What we’re seeking:
- Medical degree - M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent
- BE/BC in Orthopedic Surgery
- Completion of an accredited orthopedic residency program
- Collegial and driven individual who is passionate about providing exceptional care in a Community Hospital setting
- If sub-specialty trained, must be willing to provide general orthopedic care (hospital on call and elective)
What we’re offering:
- Be part of an established and expanding Health System that is focused on Community Care
- Salary commensurate with qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians
- Paid time off, paid parental leave, and CME support
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians
Area Highlights:
Berks County is a great place to raise a family. It maintains a perfect balance of urban, rural and suburban settings. Our community offers diverse outdoor and cultural activities, low cost of living, outstanding schools and quality of life with easy accessibility to shore points, airports and major metro areas, such as Philadelphia, Washington, DC and New York City.
Interested applicants, please send CV and letter of interest to Savannah Stauffer, Physician Recruiter at sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic surgeon jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania medical license issued by the State Board of Medicine required
- Board certification or eligibility in orthopedic surgery from ABOS or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited five-year orthopedic surgery residency program
- DEA registration and Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program compliance
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as spine, sports medicine, or arthroplasty
- Active hospital privileges or demonstrated ability to obtain privileges at Pennsylvania facilities
Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an orthopedic surgeon in Pennsylvania?
To practice as an orthopedic surgeon in Pennsylvania, you must hold an active license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, which requires a medical degree from an accredited institution, successful completion of USMLE Steps 1 through 3, and completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency. Most Pennsylvania employers also require ABOS board certification or active candidacy. Many subspecialty positions additionally expect fellowship training before independent practice.
How much do orthopedic surgeons make in Pennsylvania?
Orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $354,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,640 for the lowest 10% to over $587,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania right now include WellSpan Health, Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, and Arnot Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large academic health systems and regional medical centers means that institutional employers, rather than private solo practices, account for the majority of posted openings across the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most orthopedic surgeon jobs?
The Pennsylvania cities with the most orthopedic surgeon openings are York, Philadelphia, and Arnot. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh drive the largest volumes because of their dense networks of academic medical centers and multi-hospital health systems, while smaller metros like Allentown and Harrisburg see consistent demand from regional health networks serving surrounding rural communities that have limited local orthopedic coverage.
Are there remote orthopedic surgeon jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Orthopedic surgery is a hands-on procedural specialty that requires direct patient contact in clinical and surgical settings, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of orthopedic surgeon openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The portions most suited to remote work are telehealth follow-up consultations and pre-operative or post-operative patient assessments at health systems that have expanded virtual care programs.
How can I get hired as an orthopedic surgeon in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to large Pennsylvania health systems that recruit fellowship-trained new attendings or physicians completing residency, including UPMC, Penn Medicine, and Jefferson Health, all of which post new-graduate attending positions. Candidates without fellowship training can target community hospital roles or locum tenens assignments to build procedural volume. Holding an unrestricted Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine license and ABOS board eligibility is the credential that makes a new-graduate application competitive for these roles.
Where can I find and apply to orthopedic surgeon jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to orthopedic surgeon jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience, subspecialty, and preferred location and apply directly to the positions that match.
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