Step into an established orthopedic practice as the go-to surgeon for an entire region. A retiring surgeon is handing off a strong referral base & 3 ORs, backed by a guaranteed $785K-$900K+ salary, no trauma call, & the freedom to run the practice your way.
Why Surgeons Like This Role:
• You choose your case mix: joints, sports, shoulder, hand/wrist, foot & ankle
• No rigid block time. Book your own OR days & add time as you grow
• You pick your implants. Admin supports surgeon preference
• MAKO robot being pursued for early next year
• Dedicated Ortho PA (first assist & clinic) + dedicated clinic RN
• 15-18 patients/day, with 90% of referrals coming from employed primary care at 4 clinic sites
• Underserved market w/ little competition & lots of room to grow
• Epic EMR, CRNA anesthesia, & cross-trained OR team
Call That Respects Your Time:
• No traditional trauma call. Level IV center transfers major trauma
• Call is mainly phone guidance to the ED
• Rarely called in, and paid $750/hr (2-hr minimum) when you are
Package:
• $785K-$900K+ evergreen guaranteed base w/ annual increases
• Productivity pay: $50/wRVU from 6,000-8,000 & $80/wRVU above 8,000
• $175K student loan repayment + $50K sign-on (up to $225K, flexible if debt-free)
• $20K relocation, quality incentives, & full benefits
Minnesota Lake Country:
• Safe, family-friendly town w/ excellent schools & a close-knit feel
• Affordable housing, low cost of living, & short commutes w/ minimal traffic
• Numerous lakes for fishing, boating, & weekends on the water
• Hunting, hiking, biking, camping, & golf close to home
• Local shopping, dining, arts, & community events year-round
• Minneapolis & Sioux Falls within a few hours for concerts & pro sports
• Welcoming Midwestern culture where you'll be valued as the community's surgeon
Claire Ladig
