Locum Surgeon

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health Medical Group – Merced , a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team in Merced, California.

If you’re eager to practice where collaboration meets compassion and every patient story matters, we want to hear from you!

Opportunity Highlights :

Join a highly respected, experienced medical group

Dedicated MA support for your practice

Shared call rotation with community-based surgeons

Specializing in knee, hip, and shoulder replacement, and offer a range of joint replacement services.

Access to the Mako Robotic-Arm for advanced surgical procedures

Affiliation with Mercy Medical Center, Merced - a proud recipient of the Joint Commission Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement

Excellent work-life balance with one clinic and one hospital location

Compensation and Benefits :

Competitive 18 month salary guarantee with excellent earning potential through productivity-based incentives

Salary range : $650,000 - $700,000 annually + productivity

Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, CME allowance, and more

Job Requirements

MD or DO degree with Board Certification or Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery

California Medical License (or ability to obtain) and DEA registration

Completion of an accredited OB / GYN residency program

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Commitment to compassionate, team-based care and service to a diverse patient population

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group – Merced , a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a well-established, physician-led medical group providing high-quality medical services to patients in California’s Central Valley. We are affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced , a 186-bed, not-for-profit community hospital recognized for its commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care. The group’s connection to Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems, ensures access to leading-edge resources and a robust, mission-driven care network.