Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 60 days of vacation

Ownership opportunities through physician-owned facilities

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a prominent orthopedic group in Indiana. This role provides a unique chance for a newly graduate fellow or an early-career surgeon to establish a dedicated hand surgery practice in a supportive environment.

The position offers extensive resources and partnership opportunities in a rapidly growing system, ensuring optimal patient care while maintaining professional autonomy. Interest in a collaborative practice is essential for prospective candidates.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Hand Surgery or Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship.
• Board-eligible or board-certified status required.
• Graduating fellows encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Build a pure hand surgery practice with dedicated support.
• Access to dedicated operating rooms with exceptional OR efficiency.
• Engage in academic research and outcomes studies.

Skills

Fellowship in Orthopedic Hand Surgery

Board eligibility or certification

Interest in collaborative environment

Education

Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity

Job description

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon – Pure Hand Opportunity

Orthopaedics Northeast (ONE) | Indiana

Orthopaedics Northeast (ONE) is actively recruiting an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join one of the largest and most established private orthopedic groups in the country. This position offers a rare opportunity for a graduating hand fellow—or an early‑career surgeon—to build a pure hand surgery practice within a highly supported, high‑performing environment.

ONE includes more than 100 orthopedic providers and maintains a long‑standing, deeply integrated partnership with our regional health system. Together, we are building a growing statewide musculoskeletal network that includes ownership in a physician‑owned orthopedic hospital and multiple physician‑owned ambulatory surgery centers, with continued expansion across Indiana and beyond.

Position Highlights

• Orthopedic hand surgery practice with optional upper‑extremity scope
• Access to two to three dedicated operating rooms per surgeon with exceptional OR efficiency
• No dedicated hand call
• Dedicated PA, nursing, and scribe support
• Dedicated anesthesia team experienced in orthopedic workflows
• Dedicated Hand Program Director
• Excellent OR access across both hospital and ASC settings

Practice & Lifestyle Advantages

• Ownership opportunities through a physician‑owned hospital and multiple physician‑owned ASCs
• Clear and transparent partnership track
• Up to 60 days of vacation
• Exceptional camaraderie within a large, subspecialized orthopedic group
• Market and regional leadership in orthopedic care within a rapidly growing system

Academic & Professional Growth

• Robust internal research and data collection infrastructure
• Opportunities for clinical research, outcomes studies, and publishing for those with academic interests
• Practice environment with the resources and infrastructure often associated with major academic centers, while maintaining private practice autonomy

Candidate Profile

• Fellowship‑trained in Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship (or Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship)
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified
• Interest in a collaborative, high‑functioning private practice environment
• Graduating fellows encouraged to apply

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, physician‑led organization that combines scale, stability, and vision—while allowing surgeons to focus on excellent patient care and long‑term professional growth.

To inquire or apply: Interested candidates or fellowship directors may contact Orthopaedics Northeast directly for additional details and confidential discussion.