Remote Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

Remote Orthopedic Surgeon jobs are open across the US at companies hiring remotely, from entry-level roles at remote-first startups to senior roles on large distributed teams, with employers like Optum, Sentara, and OU Health hiring right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerOptum
Top industryHealthcare
Companies hiring5

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Sentara
Direct Care Registered Nurse (Orthopedic and Observation Unit)
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Sentara
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Direct Care Registered Nurse (Orthopedic and Observation Unit)
Sentara
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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OU Health
Orthopedic Professional Coding Specialist II
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OU Health
Added 2w ago
Orthopedic Professional Coding Specialist II
OU Health
Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
Remote (US)
High School
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Pain Management Flexible Part-Time
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Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Pain Management Flexible Part-Time
Freeman Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
Freehold, New Jersey
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$65 - $75/hr
Remote (US)

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Optum
Medical Director - Orthopedic Spine, Neurosurgery or Spine Surgery
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Optum
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Medical Director - Orthopedic Spine, Neurosurgery or Spine Surgery
Optum
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$249k - $373k/yr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Cohere Health
Associate Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery
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Cohere Health
Added 5mo ago
Associate Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery
Cohere Health
Remote
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Physicians
$250k - $265k/yr
Remote (US)
Doctorate

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Remote Orthopedic Surgeon Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Optum
    Optum1
  • Sentara
    Sentara1
  • OU Health
    OU Health1
  • Cohere Health
    Cohere Health1
  • F
    Freeman Orthopedic & Sports Medicine1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Technology & Software1
  • Artificial Intelligence1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote orthopedic surgeon jobs.

  • MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program
  • Board certification or active board eligibility through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Valid and unrestricted state medical license in the state of practice
  • Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as sports medicine, spine, or arthroplasty
  • Current DEA registration and ability to obtain or maintain hospital privileges
  • Demonstrated surgical case volume and experience with contemporary implant systems

Tips for Your Remote Orthopedic Surgeon Job Search

Tailor your CV to each practice model

Hospital-employed positions want evidence of productivity metrics and call coverage, while private practice groups prioritize surgical volume and case mix breadth. Swap the emphasis in your CV depending on which type of group you're targeting, rather than submitting one generic document.

Highlight fellowship training with case logs

Fellowship-trained surgeons compete on subspecialty depth, not breadth. Include your case log totals by procedure category on your CV so hiring committees can immediately confirm you meet their volume thresholds for sports reconstruction, arthroplasty, or spine without having to ask.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists orthopedic surgeon openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Request a surgical suite walkthrough before interviews

Before your formal interview day, ask whether you can tour the OR and review available implant systems and technology. This signals seriousness and lets you ask informed questions about surgical support, turnover times, and first-assist staffing during the interview itself.

Prepare patient outcome data for your interview

Search committees increasingly ask candidates to present complication rates, patient-reported outcome scores, or readmission data from their current practice. Pull that data before your interview cycle starts so you can speak to it fluently rather than scrambling after an offer request.

Negotiate non-salary terms specific to surgery

After an offer arrives, prioritize negotiating OR block time, call frequency, implant vendor relationships, and tail coverage terms in your malpractice policy. These operational details affect your daily practice quality and long-term liability far more than standard employment benefits.

Remote Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote orthopedic surgeon job?

Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote orthopedic surgeon employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.

Which companies hire remote orthopedic surgeons?

Remote orthopedic surgeon roles are posted by Optum, Sentara, and OU Health and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote orthopedic surgeon roles.

Can you get a remote orthopedic surgeon job with no experience?

Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote orthopedic surgeon openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.

Do you need a degree for remote orthopedic surgeon jobs?

Not always. Many employers hire remote orthopedic surgeons on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote orthopedic surgeon roles.

Which industries hire the most remote orthopedic surgeons?

The sectors hiring the most remote orthopedic surgeons are Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire orthopedic surgeons remotely most consistently.

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