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Advance Your Orthopaedic Surgery Career

Explore personalized career guidance and Orthopaedic Surgery job opportunities with Jackson Physician Search.

 

 

 

 

AAOS Selects Jackson Physician Search as Its Exclusive Recruitment Partner

Welcome AAOS Members! At Jackson Physician Search, we understand the unique needs of orthopaedic surgeons. As the exclusive recruiting partner of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), we are committed to helping you advance your career with personalized career guidance, support from dedicated recruiters, and ideal orthopaedic surgery job opportunities that match your personal and professional goals.

Demand for orthopaedic surgeons continues to outpace supply. In fact, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) predicts that by 2025, the U.S. will be short more than 5,000 surgeons, the second largest shortage of surgical subspecialties. Already the second highest-paid medical specialty, an increasingly competitive market means orthopaedic surgeons can often command impressive six-figure incentive bonuses, have a wide variety of career options, and are among the top three specialties that would choose their same specialty again.

Let’s navigate your next career move – together.

Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or considering a move to a different location, Jackson Physician Search is here to help you achieve your career aspirations. With more than 10,000 physician placements under our belt, you can trust the recruiters at Jackson Physician Search to help you build momentum in reaching your career goals and discover positions that will work for you and your family long term.

Not yet a member of AAOS? 

Elevate your passion for orthopaedic Surgery by joining AAOS. Members benefit from a library of instructional courses, webinars, exam preparation, and peer-reviewed publications. Advance your career by exploring which AAOS membership category best meets your needs based on where you’re at in your career.  Also, once you’re a member, you’ll gain access to ACCELERATE, an exclusive, member-only job platform dedicated to helping you make better career choices.

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Partners In Your Orthopaedic Surgery Job Search

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National Network

As the nation’s largest privately held permanent physician recruitment firm, we recruit orthopaedic surgeons for health systems, hospitals, medical practices, academic medical centers, and other healthcare facilities across the nation.

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Dedicated Recruiters

Our experienced recruiters understand that a job search raises many questions. We listen closely to your priorities and address your concerns to present practice opportunities that are a strong match for your career goals and your family’s needs.

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Vetted Opportunities

We put ourselves in your shoes from the moment we begin a new search. We visit the facility, meet the leadership team, and tour the community. This allows our recruiters to paint a realistic picture of the culture, need for the role, and compensation potential.

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Career Resources and Guidane

From the beginning of your career to retirement, our recruiters have your best interest at heart. We advise on practice trends, prepare you for interviews, and assist in contract negotiations.

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