Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon - The Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center

American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH); Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC) is seeking a Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon to join our nationally recognized team in collaboration with Premier Orthopaedics, HOPCo, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. This privademic opportunity blends high-volume community practice with meaningful academic engagement in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

You will teach fellows and residents, participate in clinical outcomes and research, and provide exceptional patient-centered care across

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited institution.
• Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery (backgrounds in Orthopedic or Plastic Surgery welcomed).
• Board-eligible or Board-certified in relevant specialty.
• No minimum prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, patient-centered upper-extremity care across clinic, OR, and call settings.
• Teach and mentor fellows/residents through didactics, clinical rotations, and anatomy sessions (as desired).
• Collaborate on clinical outcomes and research within a productive academic environment.

Skills

Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity

Board-eligible/Board-certified

No minimum experience

Multi-state licensure (PA/NJ/DE)

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

The Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC)—in partnership with Premier Orthopaedics, HOPCo, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital—seeks a Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon to join our nationally recognized team. This is a privademic opportunity combining high-volume community practice with meaningful academic engagement and advancement within Thomas Jefferson University. The opportunity is located in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

Why Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC)

• Academic Partnership & Training Footprint: PHSC trains seven (7) ACGME fellows each year—among the largest hand fellowships nationally, with opportunities to teach residents and fellows, pursue research, and progress toward academic leadership/Professorship at Thomas Jefferson University.
• High-Complexity Clinical Mix: Robust exposure to trauma, microvascular and peripheral nerve, reconstruction, and busy elective practice—supported by advanced facilities and resources.
• Team & Culture: Join a collegial faculty of 17 upper-extremity surgeons (orthopedic and plastic-trained) with shared call among 11 hand surgeons, backed by experienced APPs and an engaged administrative team.
• Location & Lifestyle: Dynamic communities offering top schools, culture, and access to travel throughout the Northeast corridor.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver exceptional, patient-centered upper-extremity care across clinic, OR, and call settings.
• Teach and mentor fellows/residents through didactics, clinical rotations, and anatomy sessions (as desired).
• Collaborate on clinical outcomes and research within a productive academic environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited institution.
• Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery (backgrounds in Orthopedic OR Plastic Surgery welcomed).
• Board-eligible or Board-certified in relevant specialty.
• No minimum prior experience required.
• State licensure is not required at application; licensure will be obtained during onboarding. Multi-state practice may include PA, NJ, and DE.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with productivity incentives; comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, malpractice), generous PTO, and support for academic/CME activities.

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Weekend Trips to the Shore – Spend your weekends at the New Jersey or Delaware beaches, both just a few hours away.
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