Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint or Revisionist

NBSTSA; Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 610,000 - 745,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-year income guarantee

Relocation stipend

Education loan reimbursement

CME allowance

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to lead the development of a Total Joint/Revision program within the Medical Group. The role involves clinic and surgical responsibilities, a dedicated clinic space across from St.

Joseph Medical Center, and a collaborative team culture with work‑life balance. Annual compensation includes a strong guaranteed first-year income plus relocation and education loan support, with CME allowances and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon (MD/DO).
• Residency in Orthopedics completed; Fellowship training preferred.
• Interest in establishing a new Total Joint service in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide total joint and revisionary surgical services.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to implement the new service.
• Participate in patient consults within the clinic and MSK team.

Skills

Interest in building new service

Education

Board Certified MD/DO

Residency in Orthopedics

Fellowship trained

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Total Joint or Revisionist to work within the Medical Group’s Orthopedic group to build a much-needed service in the Bellingham, WA community!

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified MD/DO who has completed a Residency in Orthopedics and Fellowship trained
• Interest in building this new service & practice

Practice Highlights

• Dedicated space in clinic; across the street from St. Joseph Medical Center
• Positive, supportive culture with focus on work/life balance for providers and staff
• Clinic Hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• Schedule will be 2.5 clinic days, 2 surgery days, Admin time
• Consults within the clinic practice, the Sports Medicine (MSK) physician and Rapid Access Clinic
• Epic EHR

Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater – you can do it all in Bellingham!

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.

• Guaranteed first-year income: $677,372.80
• Employment Bonus / Relocation stipend / Education Loan Reimbursement program
• Comprehensive Benefit package/ Robust Clinician Wellness Program
• CME: up to $3,300 per calendar year

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