Direct Hire – Orthopedic Surgeon
Location: Nashville, TN
Practice Type: Independent, Physician‑Owned Orthopedic Group
Position Type: Full-Time, Partnership Track
Ideal Start: Fellowship graduates in 2026 or 2027, or early‑career surgeons
Overview
A premier independent orthopedic practice in Middle Tennessee is seeking a fellowship‑trained Orthopedic Surgeon who is ready to build, grow, and lead. This is a rare opportunity to join a respected physician‑owned group with nearly two decades of community presence, a 40,000+ established patient base, and immediate surgical demand.
The ideal candidate is a surgeon who thinks like a builder—someone who values autonomy, long-term relationships, and the chance to shape the future of a thriving private practice. This group offers true ownership potential, strong physician leadership, and an entrepreneurial environment in one of the fastest-growing markets in Tennessee.
Key Highlights of the Practice
- Independent, physician-owned orthopedic group
- Nearly 20 years serving the Middle Tennessee community
- 40,000+ established patients
- Immediate patient demand and rapid ramp-up
- New Ambulatory Surgery Center under development
- Integrated Physical Therapy & Imaging
- Long-term partnership opportunities
- Strong physician leadership and collaborative culture
- Entrepreneurial environment with real influence on practice growth
- Located in the high-growth East Nashville market
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality orthopedic surgical and clinical care
- Build and grow a patient panel within a high-demand market
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including PT, imaging, and surgical staff
- Participate in practice development, strategic planning, and ASC expansion
- Deliver patient-centered care with a focus on long-term outcomes
- Engage in leadership opportunities within the practice
- Contribute to the continued growth of an independent orthopedic model
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate degree (MD or DO)
- Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon (any subspecialty considered)
- Eligible for or currently holding a Tennessee medical license
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Strong surgical and clinical skills
- Excellent communication and patient engagement abilities
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Fellowship-trained surgeon finishing in 2026 or 2027, or early-career orthopedic surgeon
- Desires autonomy and meaningful influence in private practice
- Interested in building and growing a long-term patient base
- Comfortable in an independent, physician-owned environment
- Has a long-term mindset with interest in future ownership
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and entrepreneurial
- Motivated to help shape one of Middle Tennessee's premier orthopedic groups
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Partnership track with real ownership potential
- ASC involvement opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits
- Supportive onboarding with immediate patient volume