Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Philadelphia University

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Philadelphia, PA Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
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Job Details

Jefferson Health is seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join the orthopedic surgery team at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an orthopedic trauma surgeon who is passionate about providing high-quality care to patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries while contributing to a collaborative academic and clinical environment.

Job Description

At Jefferson Health, you’ll be part of an integrated health system with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and innovation.
Highlights of the Opportunity:

  • Practice at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center City Philadelphia

  • Join an established orthopedic surgery program with dedicated orthopedic trauma services

  • acute orthopedic injuries and complex traumaManage a broad spectrum of

  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

  • resident and medical student educationOpportunity to participate in

  • Thomas Jefferson UniversityAcademic opportunities through

  • Access to the resources of a large academic health system

  • Opportunity for professional growth and leadership within the orthopedic service

The Role
The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical management of patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.
Responsibilities may include:

  • Evaluation and treatment of orthopedic trauma patients

  • Operative management of complex fractures and traumatic injuries

  • Collaboration with emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, rehabilitation, and other surgical specialties

  • Participation in clinical education and resident teaching

  • Contributing to quality improvement, research, and academic initiatives

  • Providing exceptional, patient-centered care

Candidate Qualifications
Required:

  • MD or DO degree

  • Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency

  • Orthopedic TraumaFellowship training in

  • Board certification or board eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery

  • Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania

  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork, education, and patient-centered care.

Philadelphia offers the energy and cultural opportunities of a major city with easy access to surrounding communities, including the Main Line, suburbs of Philadelphia, and New Jersey.
From world-class dining and museums to professional sports, historic neighborhoods, and extensive outdoor activities, Philadelphia offers an exceptional place to build both a career and a life.
Join Jefferson
Bring your expertise in orthopedic trauma to Jefferson Health and help advance the future of orthopedic care.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Primary Location Address

228 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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About this role

Summary

Manage orthopedic trauma patients, perform surgeries, collaborate, teach, contribute to research

Job title

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Experience level

board certified or eligible in orthopedic surgery

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Philadelphia, PA, on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MDorthopedic surgery residencyorthopedic trauma fellowshipboard certification or eligibilitymedical licensure in Pennsylvania

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

orthopedic traumafracturesmusculoskeletal injuries
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

On-site City