Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

About the role

Join United Health Services (UHS), a community-based healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier, as an orthopedic hand surgeon. This opportunity offers an established patient base, dependable operating room access, and the support of a collaborative orthopedic team that values efficiency and surgeon autonomy. You’ll build a hand-focused practice within a hospital-employed model designed for long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Practice exclusive orthopedic hand surgery aside from general departmental call
• 7-figure base compensation ($1,000,000+), plus signing bonus and relocation assistance
• Established volumes with opportunity to increase productivity
• Dedicated physician assistant and experienced clinical support staff
• Join the UHS Orthopedic Center which includes nine physicians and 18 orthopedic APPs
• Level II Trauma Center coverage with shared call rotation
• Optional academic affiliation and teaching involvement

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in orthopedic surgery
• Experience in hand surgery preferred
• Strong clinical and administrative support
• Flexible schedule with predictable weekday hours

Qualifications

• MD degree
• NY State medical license required
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Team player
• Adaptable to changing environments

Benefits

• 7-figure base compensation ($1,000,000+), plus signing bonus and relocation assistance
• Opportunity to increase productivity
• Dedicated physician assistant and experienced clinical support staff
• Level II Trauma Center coverage with shared call rotation
• Optional academic affiliation and teaching involvement

Pay

$850,000.00 - $900,000.00

Schedule

Predictable weekday schedule

Community Information

Greater Binghamton offers an ideal balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. Anchored by a stable healthcare economy and Binghamton University, the region provides short commutes, welcoming neighborhoods, and a cost of living well below most Northeast markets—particularly for housing. Physicians enjoy a true four-season lifestyle with access to parks, riverfront trails, and the nearby Finger Lakes for hiking, boating, and wineries. With affordability, outdoor access, and proximity to major East Coast cities, Greater Binghamton is a place where physicians can build both a rewarding career and a comfortable life.