What are the responsibilities and job description for the Joint Replacement Surgeon position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
LifeBridge Health is a $2B , 13,000 team member healthcare system that Cares Bravely for over 1 million patients annually throughout Maryland. We are comprised of 5 main healthcare centers: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center and many surrounding specialty and primary care practices.
The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) at LifeBridge Health is actively recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Joint Replacement Surgeon to join our expanding practice in Baltimore, MD to support growing patient demand. RIAO is a leader in innovative joint preservation and replacement techniques and is home to a highly specialized team of orthopedic experts.
Position Highlights:
- Join a world-class orthopedic team focused on total joint replacement and complex revision surgeries.
- Academic involvement: Work directly with orthopedic surgery residents and engage in didactic and clinical teaching.
- Research support: Access to dedicated research infrastructure with opportunities for grant writing, clinical studies, and publications.
- Competitive salary and productivity incentives, along with a full benefits package.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across sports, trauma, total joint, spine, and pediatrics.
- Four days of required call per month, with opportunity for additional call.
Why Join RIAO?
- The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics is home to some of the world's most renowned orthopedic surgeons who provide state-of-the-art orthopedic treatment for both children and adults.
- More than 250 professionals perform approximately 5,000 orthopedic procedures and conducts more than 50,000 office visits annually.
- The RIAO is home to an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency and multiple fellowship programs. Faculty are deeply involved in education and surgical training, with weekly didactics, journal clubs, case conferences, and intraoperative teaching.
- Radiology onsite and physical therapy across the hall.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
- Completion of Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Fellowship
- Ability to successfully obtain Maryland Medical License without restrictions
- Current DEA license
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
- Passion for education, program building, and clinical excellence
Living in Baltimore:
LifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance to wonderful cultural richness and diversity. Baltimore has something for everyone from the bustle of downtown to quaint area suburbs all within a short commute to our hospitals. It is also easy to hop on a train and be anywhere from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, or to New York City in no time. We enjoy a wide range of options for outdoor fun, including the beaches of the Eastern Shore, the rapids of Appalachian Western Maryland, the ski slopes of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and the beauty of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay.
Benefits:
This opportunity offers many perks including full benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), free parking, 403(b) retirement plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, fully stocked Physician lounge, 2 weeks CME, and Life Insurance.
This role offers a competitive guaranteed base salary of $450-500K. The base salary is dependent on specialty, board certification & experience, with opportunity for incremental compensation through wRVU production and potentially quality incentives
Additional Information
Who We Are:LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
Salary : $450,000 - $500,000