Job Title:
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon in Ohio - $908k base salary + $100k Sign on Bonus + bonuses
Company: Southern Ohio Medical Center
Location: Portsmouth, OH
Created: 2026-05-05
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
OPPORTUNITY:We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon to join our hospital-employed practice. The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in sports medicine with expertise in shoulder and knee arthroscopy, and an interest in expanding services to include elbow and hip arthroscopy. This is an excellent opportunity to grow a high-demand sports medicine program within a well-established orthopedic group supported by a strong referral network.COMPENSATION:Option : Base salary of $685,202 (50%tile MGMA for those just completing training) with additional compensation for experience, guaranteed for 2 years. Can be switched to a wRVU production contract when exceeding target. Option : Base salary of $908,411 (75%tile MGMA) guaranteed for one year and then switched to a wRVU production contract. 5% less for those not yet boarded, salary adjusted accordingly upon board certification2-year contract also includes:Vacation: 29 PTO (paid time off) days. Additional 5 days PTO when producing 75%tile wRVUs.CME/Books & Journals: 5 days PTO and up to $5000Deferred compensation: 457b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $23,500 year before taxes. No matching.Retirement / Savings Plan: 403b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $23,500 year before taxes under age 50 and $31,000 for over age 50. SOMC matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base pay.Moving Expense: $10,000 paid to moving companyMalpractice Insurance Coverage: in a claims made insurance, in an amount of $2,000,000, per claim/$6,000,000, aggregateHealth Insurance: physician pays small premium, deducted from paycheckLiquidated Damages: 70 mile and 2 year non-compete clause or liquidated damages of one year salaryBonus Incentives: excellent bonus incentives up to 10% of salaryMedical School Loan Repayment: repay up to $200,000 ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment)Sign on Bonus: 15% of base salary up to $100,000 (paid when contract signed and forgiven over 2-4 years depending on amount of bonus)Residency/Fellowship Stipend: Up to $25,000 paid in quarterly payment during final 2 years of trainingPRACTICE INFO:Practice LocationSOMC Orthopedic AssociatesOffice Hours/Work ScheduleMonday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AMNo evening or weekend office hoursStaffing6 providers, 8 clinical staff (CMA, LPN, Ortho Techs), 4 front office, 2 surgery schedulers, radiology, and athletic training supportCall Schedule/CERP (if applicable)Call is 1:4Case Load25-40 patients/day in clinicOffice procedure volume varies. Joint injections, aspirations, pin removals, cast application/removal4-8 procedures/day in hospitalSports Medicine:Opportunity to lead and grow the sports medicine service line. The ideal candidate will perform advanced procedures such as:Shoulder and knee arthroscopyComplex ligament reconstruction and/or revisionMeniscal debridement and repairChondroplasty and cartilage restorationRotator cuff/labral repairsAdditional procedures such as elbow and hip arthroscopy would be welcomed additionsTrauma:SOMC manages a steady volume of community trauma. While we are not a designated trauma center, we treat:Long bone, periarticular, pediatric, periprosthetic, and hand/foot fracturesProximal humerus and hip fractures are especially commonMost open fractures and complex pelvic/acetabular trauma are referred outJoint Replacement Surgery:Opportunity to perform primary and revision joint arthroplasty including:Knee, hip, and shoulder replacementCollaboration with a fellowship-trained arthroplasty specialistElbow arthroplasty could be a valuable addition to our offerings(Practice Profile Information)Hand Surgery:Current services include:Carpal and cubital tunnel releaseCompression neuropathy managementSoft tissue mass excisions and thumb CMC arthroplastyOpportunities to expand into flexor tendon repair, Dupuytren's contracture management, and ligamentous wrist repairPediatrics:No inpatient pediatric cases. Outpatient pediatric sports procedures desired, including:Arthroscopy of the knee and shoulderPatellofemoral realignmentChondral lesion managementFracture care and benign lesion excisionFoot & Ankle Surgery:Most procedures currently handled by in-house podiatrists, though orthopedic collaboration is welcome, especially in:Ankle arthroscopyLigament repair/reconstructionChondral lesion managementSpine:No spine surgery performed in-house. Cases referred to regional neurosurgeons, supported by on-site pain management services.EquipmentOffice: Cast saw & x-rayHospital: Computers in every room, CPMs, patient lifts, air mats for safe patient handling, Hana table, Wixon, Beach chair, peg board positioning devices in surgery. Mini c arm and standard c arm.ADDITIONAL INFO:Click here to learn more about SOMC & our community:Click to learn more about our opportunities: Hospital Beds:248 staffed Service Area: 250,000 Not-for-profit established in 1966 Employs:over 3,000 Medical Staff: 300+Teaching opportunities: SOMC has Medical Students, Residents, and Advanced Practitioner trainees. Staff are eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.Teaching opportunities: SOMC has Medical Students, Residents, and Advanced Practitioner trainees. Staff are eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.