Orthopedic Surgeon (Hand & Wrist)

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected orthopedic practice in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This role includes surgical treatment of the hand and upper extremities and requires collaboration with clinical staff. Ideal candidates will be licensed in Pennsylvania and have completed residency and fellowship training. Join a practice that values community and innovative healthcare to help residents improve their quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
• Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Current DEA license.
• ACLS and PALS certified.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission and core values of the OAL Enterprise.
• Participates in a call schedule shared equitably among physicians.
• Devotes full business time to the practice of orthopedic medicine.

Skills

Surgical treatment of hand and upper extremities

Collaboration with clinical staff

Ability to work with electronic medical records

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Completion of a medical residency training program in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship training in Hand/Upper Extremity

Job description

Join Our Team at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL)

At Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL), we’re more than just a medical practice—we’re a trusted part of the community. For generations, families across Central Pennsylvania have turned to us for expert orthopedic care delivered with compassion, innovation, and integrity. Our growing hand team consists of three hand surgeons, fully staffed with OTCs/CHTs at five of our locations.

With five convenient locations—Lancaster, Willow Street, Manheim (at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex), Lebanon, and Ephrata—OAL offers a dynamic and patient-centered work environment. We’re proud to be consistently recognized for our cutting‑edge technology, advanced procedures, and warm, professional staff. Our team includes not only leading orthopedic physicians and surgeons but also dedicated professionals across clinical and administrative roles who make exceptional care possible every day.

OAL is privately owned by our orthopedic surgeons and supported by a team of 400+ employees who share a commitment to excellence. At our Lancaster and Lebanon campuses, we operate our own outpatient orthopedic surgery center—NPSC—where we perform a wide range of surgeries, including total joint replacements, using the most advanced techniques available.

When you join OAL, you’re joining a respected organization where your work makes a difference. Whether you’re clinical, clerical, or somewhere in between, we offer a culture of collaboration, opportunity, and purpose—all in service of helping people live stronger, healthier lives.

Summary

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, (OAL), is an independent physician‑owned orthopedic practice with ancillary services including MRI, CT, orthopedic urgent care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and two ambulatory surgery centers located in Central, PA. OAL is seeking to add a full‑time Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our team of three hand surgeons and our hand therapy department that is fully staffed with OTCs/CHTs at five of our locations.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission and core values of the OAL Enterprise.
• Observes OAL Enterprise’s policies and procedures.
• Surgical treatment of the hand and upper extremities.
• Devotes full business time to the practice of orthopedic medicine and surgery for OAL and to the affairs of OAL.
• Promotes OAL’s orthopedic medicine and surgery practice.
• Participating in a call schedule which shall be shared equitably among physician employees of OAL.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine with Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree plus completion of a medical residency training program in Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship training in Hand/Upper Extremity.
• MD or DO from an accredited program.
• Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Current DEA license.
• ACLS and PALS certified.
• Completion of the organization’s credentialing process.
• Work collaboratively with business staff, clinical staff, and physicians.
• The ability to work with an electronic medical record system, such as EPIC.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

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