Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Primary Department: UHS Orthopedic Center, Vestal – a well-established and growing orthopedic practice serving a strong regional referral base supported by a large, integrated primary-care network.

About the role

The selected candidate will focus on a high volume of operative trauma care in our Level II Trauma Center, including complex fracture management, periarticular reconstruction, and both acute and post-traumatic surgical interventions.

The practice is highly collaborative and subspecialized, currently comprising:

• 2 Total Joint Surgeons
• 2 Sports Medicine Surgeons
• 2 Trauma Surgeons
• 1 Hand Surgeon
• 3 Non-Operative Sports Medicine Physicians

UHS Orthopedics is committed to a team-based model of care and strongly supports the integration of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to optimize patient access, improve efficiency, and provide comprehensive clinical support. Outstanding clinical and administrative support staff, as well as excellent Physical Therapy support, are provided in five regional locations.

Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Subspecialty training in Orthopedic Trauma
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure
• H1B and J1 Visa sponsorship available

Location

Binghamton, NY – located 2.5 hours north of New York City and 1 hour from Syracuse. A progressive college community offering a safe living environment, diverse cultural amenities (symphony orchestra, opera company), and abundant outdoor recreation (lakes, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries).

Pay

Competitive starting salary range of $685,000 to $965,000, plus a highly competitive sign-on bonus, annual bonus incentives, and moving-expense reimbursement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month after hire (24+ hours/week)
• Flexible plan options and coverage tiers
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal services, identity-theft protection
• PTO accrual from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Access to financial advisors
• Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
• 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental-health support
• Food pantry and PTO donation program
• Professional attire through the Classy Closet
• Tuition reimbursement and access to 100,000+ online courses
• Leadership programs, clinical ladders, and internal mobility
• Continuous compensation review for market competitiveness and internal equity

About the organization

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier. Formed in 1981, UHS comprises four hospitals, long-term care and home-care services, and physician practices across Broome and surrounding counties. As a teaching hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical Center and Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, UHS trains over 100 physicians annually in residency and fellowship programs. The system employs more than 6,300 people, serves two-thirds of the region’s population, and generates $1.3 billion in annual economic impact.