Physician Orthopedic Surgeon (Total Joint)

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Pennington, NJ, USA
In-Office
574K-1M Annually
Entry level
Healthtech
The Role
Provides comprehensive orthopedic care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including diagnosis, surgical and nonsurgical treatment, trauma management, postoperative care, imaging interpretation, patient education, and rehabilitation planning. The surgeon participates in shared emergency call coverage, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, documents clinical care, supports quality improvement, and may supervise or educate residents, students, or advanced practice providers.
Summary Generated by Built In

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

Pay Range:

$574,221.00 - $1,223,620.00

The Orthopedic Surgeon is responsible for providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role includes the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic conditions through medical management, surgical intervention, and rehabilitative services. The Orthopedic Surgeon will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

Opportunity Details:

  • Provide expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
  • Perform surgical procedures including fracture care, joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, soft-tissue procedures, and other orthopedic interventions within scope of training.
  • Interpret imaging studies including X-rays, MRI, CT, and ultrasound.
  • Provide non-operative management where appropriate, including injections, bracing, and physical therapy recommendations.
  • Participate in shared call coverage for orthopedic emergencies and trauma cases.
  • Document all clinical encounters in a timely and accurate manner per hospital and regulatory standards.

Inpatient / Surgical Responsibilities

  • Manage hospitalized orthopedic patients including rounding, postoperative care, and coordination with consulting services.
  • Provide emergent evaluation and surgical management of trauma and on-call orthopedic cases.
  • Collaborate with anesthesiology, nursing, rehab, radiology, and OR teams to optimize surgical workflow and patient outcomes.

Outpatient Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinic visits for new patient evaluations, follow-ups, and surgical consultations.
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, postoperative expectations, and rehabilitation plans.
  • Coordinate continuity of care with primary care providers and referring physicians.

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities

  • Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement projects, and peer review.
  • Comply with hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain continuing medical education (CME) and board certification/eligibility.
  • Supervise and educate residents, medical students, or APPs (if applicable).

Qualifications:

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency.
  • Fellowship training in subspecialty area (optional/if applicable).
  • Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
  • Valid state medical license CDS and DEA registration.
  • Expertise in orthopedic surgical and nonsurgical care.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage high-acuity trauma and complex orthopedic conditions.
  • Commitment to evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings.
  • Exposure to bodily fluids, radiation (in OR/clinic), and infectious diseases.
  • Requires standing for long periods, manual dexterity, and ability to lift/move patients.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical Plan

  • Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

  • Dental Plan

  • Vision Plan

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

  • Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

  • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

  • Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

  • Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Commuter Transit

  • Commuter Parking

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

  • Voluntary Legal Services

  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

  • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

  • Voluntary Pet Insurance

  • Continuing Medical Education (CME)

  • Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. 

Skills Required

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
  • Fellowship training in a subspecialty area
  • Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Valid state medical license, CDS, and DEA registration
  • Expertise in orthopedic surgical and nonsurgical care
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage high-acuity trauma and complex orthopedic conditions
  • Commitment to evidence-based practices and continuous improvement

Capital Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Capital Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Capital Health.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and access to an in‑house employee pharmacy; feedback suggests health insurance is a standout element of total compensation. For clinicians and trainees, malpractice and disability options add perceived value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth A paid time‑off program is available to most employees, and residents receive four weeks of vacation annually. Feedback suggests time‑off allotments are competitive on paper for a regional health system.
  • Flexible Benefits The package spans FSAs, employer‑paid basic life/AD&D, disability options, and multiple voluntary add‑ons (legal, ID theft, pet), with eligibility generally starting at 20+ hours per pay period. This breadth allows employees to tailor coverage to their needs.

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The Company
HQ: Trenton, NJ
1,719 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Capital Health is the region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Comprised of two hospitals (our Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), our Hamilton outpatient facility, and various primary and specialty care practices across the region, Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by The Joint Commission and a three-time Magnet-designated health system for nursing excellence

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