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Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson Health
Lot - 228 S. 11th St., United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

About the role

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.

Company

Jefferson Health

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