Orthopedic Hand Surgeon | Founding Member – Hospital- Program

Overview

Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Full-Time | Hospital-Employed
Salary: $630,000 – $760,000 (Base) + Incentives

St. Joseph’s Health is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to serve as a founding member of our brand-new, hospital-employed Orthopedic Surgery Program in Syracuse, NY. This is a rare opportunity to move into a high-volume clinical environment while holding a “seat at the table” to shape the culture, clinical protocols, and future growth of the department.

As we launch this premier orthopedic initiative, we are looking for a surgeon who balances clinical excellence with an entrepreneurial spirit. You will step into a ready-made practice environment with a robust internal referral network and state-of-the-art facilities.

• Program Leadership:
  Impact the design and direction of a newly established group.
• Operational Efficiency:
  Support from dedicated Surgical PAs and protected block time in specialized ORs.
• Clinical Scope:
  High volume of elective and acute cases, including complex fractures, tendon/nerve repairs, and microvascular procedures.
• Streamlined Practice:
  Operate out of a single hospital campus and an affiliated Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
• Collaborative Call:
  Reasonable schedule with options for dedicated hand call or shared orthopedic call.

• Education:
  
  Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency.
• Fellowship:
  Successful completion of a Hand Surgery Fellowship.
• Certification:
  Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE).
• Licensure:
  Eligible for a New York State medical license.
• Experience:
  
  New graduates are highly encouraged to apply!

We offer a highly competitive recruitment package designed to support your transition and long-term financial health:

• Base Salary: $630,000 – $760,000 (starting range; does not include productivity/quality bonuses).
• Sign-On Bonus: $50,000.
• Relocation Assistance:
  Up to $25,000.
• Student Loan Support:
  Eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Time Off & CME:
  Generous PTO + 1 week CME with a $4,500 annual allowance.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match.

• Founding Influence:
  Skip the “cog-in-the-machine” feel of established programs; help build this one from the ground up.
• Economic Growth:
  Syracuse is entering a “Golden Age” with the upcoming Micron semiconductor facility, ensuring a growing, insured patient population.
• Lifestyle:
  Enjoy “four-season” living. Whether it’s the Finger Lakes wine region, the Adirondack Mountains, or the amenities of a major university town (Syracuse University), the quality of life is unmatched.
• Stability:
  Backed by Trinity Health, one of the nation’s largest Catholic healthcare systems.

St. Joseph’s Health is a non-profit regional system in Central New York, frequently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Regional Hospital.” We are a member of Trinity Health, a national system of 133,000 colleagues dedicated to being a transforming, healing presence in our communities.

Ready to lead the future of hand surgery in Central New York? We look forward to speaking with you.

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Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

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