U.S. Orthopaedic Partners
Orthopaedic Associates of New Orleans (OANO) , a well-established and highly respected orthopedic group, is seeking a BE/BC, Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Joint Surgeon to join our growing practice in New Orleans, Louisiana. This opportunity offers a strong referral base with an immediate need for joint revisions in the greater New Orleans area , excellent clinical support , and a clear pathway to partnership with general orthopaedic call required .
Join as an associate physician with a guaranteed base salary for two years, a productivity bonus model, and additional call pay from two hospitals.
2026 adult reconstruction fellows are encouraged to apply.
Practice and Position Highlights
- Established Reputation : Founded in 1949, OANO is known for its exceptional standard of care and collegial environment.
- Collaborative Team : Join a multidisciplinary team of 7 orthopedic surgeons and 3 physician assistants across subspecialties.
- Clinical Locations : Two modern and fully equipped clinics in New Orleans and Metairie .
- Surgical Focus : This position is ideal for a surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement , including complex and joint revision cases (immediate need in greater New Orleans).
- Call Responsibilities : General orthopaedic call is required and additionally compensated, on a 1:5 schedule .
- Call volume is manageable with low-energy cases such as hip fractures, ankle fractures, and distal radius fractures.
- Physician assistants assist with initial ED consults and post-call support.
- Hospital Affiliations : Touro Hospital and Ochsner Baptist
What We Offer:
- Guaranteed base salary + productivity bonus as an Associate Physician
- Additional pay for call
- No buy-in required for partnership track after just 2 years
- Residency/Fellowship stipend available for those still in training
- Full business and operations support from U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP)
- Access to mentorship and best practices across a growing network of 250+ providers including Andrews Sports Medicine and Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
Why New Orleans?
New Orleans is a vibrant and family-friendly city offering a rare blend of professional fulfillment, lifestyle benefits, and cultural richness:
- Ideal Neighborhoods : Well-established communities like Uptown , Lakeview , and Metairie offer great schools and short commutes.
- Education Options : Access to top-ranked schools such as Isidore Newman , Metairie Park Country Day , and Lusher Charter School .
- Healthcare Ecosystem : Multiple major health systems support dual-physician families, including Ochsner , Children s Hospital , and Tulane .
- Recreation & Lifestyle : Enjoy access to City Park , Gulf Coast beaches , bike trails, and family-friendly events year-round.
- Culture & Cuisine : Experience world-famous food, music, and arts plus major events like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest .
- Connectivity : Easy travel through Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) .