Orthopedic Physician Position in Western Pennsylvania
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3207 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
General Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity | Western Pennsylvania. Join an established orthopedic group within a high-demand community setting is seeking a General Orthopedic Surgeon to join. This is a replacement opportunity with immediate volume, strong referral infrastructure, and a fully established patient base.
Practice Highlights
- Succession opportunity with immediate ramp-up
- High-volume referral network with significant system overflow
- 40% surgical / 60% outpatient clinic practice
- Dedicated OR days per week with established block time
- Collaborative team including orthopedic surgeon, PA, and Foot & Ankle support
Clinical Scope
Comprehensive general orthopedics including total joints, shoulder surgery, fracture management, hand (CTR/tendon), injections, and general orthopedic trauma.
Call Structure
- APP support available during call
- Trauma call not required
- Call compensation included
Support Environment
- Experienced APP, MA, RN, and surgical coordination team
- On-site imaging and physical therapy services
- Dedicated OR access with established efficiency
- Integrated, community-based care model
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + RVU productivity model
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- CME allowance and generous PTO
- Student loan support available
- Comprehensive retirement benefits
- No partnership track
Candidate Profile
Seeking a board-certified/board-eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon with broad clinical scope. Fellowship-trained physicians are welcome if committed to general orthopedics. New graduates and J-1/H-1B candidates will be considered.
Opportunity Overview
This is a high-visibility succession opportunity offering immediate surgical and clinical volume, strong institutional support, and the ability to step directly into an established, high-functioning orthopedic practice with long-term stability.
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Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name AAOE American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Physicians, All Other · Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $77,085 | ~15% |
| Level II | $155,771 | ~31% |
| Level III | $234,478 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $313,165 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.