Hand & Wrist Surgeon — Academic Practice, Generous PTO

PHSC; Philadelphia, Langhorne (Philadelphia County, Bucks County, NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with productivity incentives

Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, malpractice)

Generous PTO

Support for academic/CME activities

Job summary

The CORE Institute in North Carolina is seeking a specialist to deliver exceptional, patient-centered upper-extremity care across various settings. In this role, you will teach and mentor fellows through clinical rotations and support academic activities.

The ideal candidate will have an MD/DO, a fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, and will contribute to collaborative research efforts. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or Board-certified in relevant specialty.
• No minimum prior experience required.
• State licensure will be obtained during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, patient-centered upper-extremity care across clinic and OR.
• Teach and mentor fellows/residents through didactics and clinical rotations.
• Collaborate on clinical outcomes and research.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Teaching and mentoring

Clinical outcomes collaboration

Education

MD/DO from an accredited institution

Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Job description

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: Primary base in Philadelphia, Langhorne and King of Prussia. 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.

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

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