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Osteopathic Surgeon Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution. * Board Certified/Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery. * Active and unrestricted license in any U.S. state ...

Plastic Surgeon

Memphis, TN · On-site

$300 - $450/hr

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution. Board Certified/Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery. Active and unrestricted license in any U.S. state or ...

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution. * Board Certified/Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery. * Active and unrestricted license in any U.S. state ...

Lead Vascular Surgeon

Memphis, TN · On-site

$400 - $500/hr

Job Overview The Lead Vascular Surgeon will lead a multidisciplinary team that treats complex ... Osteopathic Physician - Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination. * Board‑certified Physician ...

Cardiac Surgeon

York, PA · On-site

$5.5K/mo

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required or * Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required Licenses: * Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or * Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ...

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution. * Board Certified/Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery. * Active and unrestricted license in any U.S. state ...

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required or * Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required Licenses: * Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or * Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ...

Surgery - General Physician

Chambersburg, PA · On-site

$248K - $298K/yr

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required Licenses: * Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or * Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required Courses and Training:

Surgery - Critical Care

Boise, ID · On-site

$237K - $285K/yr

Critical Care Surgeon Opportunity Schedule: 7-on / 7-off clinical requirement, including procedures ... Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree Successful completion of an accredited ...

Vascular Surgeon

York, PA

$309K - $389K/yr

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required Licenses: * Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or * Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required Courses and Training:

Vascular Surgeon

York, PA · On-site

$309K - $389K/yr

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required Licenses: * Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or * Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required Courses and Training:

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How much do osteopathic surgeon jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for osteopathic surgeon in the United States is $368,879.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $350,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Osteopathic Surgeon vs Orthopedic Surgeon?

AspectOsteopathic SurgeonOrthopedic Surgeon
CredentialsDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), surgical residencyDoctor of Medicine (MD), orthopedic residency
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient centersHospitals, surgical centers, clinics
Industry UsageGeneral surgery with osteopathic principlesSpecialized in musculoskeletal system
Common Search IntentOsteopathic Surgeon vs Orthopedic SurgeonOsteopathic Surgeon vs Orthopedic Surgeon

Osteopathic Surgeons and Orthopedic Surgeons both perform surgical procedures, but Osteopathic Surgeons have DO degrees with a holistic approach, while Orthopedic Surgeons specialize in musculoskeletal issues with MD degrees. Both work in hospitals and clinics, but their focus areas differ, making the comparison relevant for those seeking specialized surgical care.

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Infographic showing various Osteopathic Surgeon job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $368,879 per year, or $177.3 per hour.

$300K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
    [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR
    (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
    Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience: Board eligible orthopedic surgeons will be considered for this role
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: The Physical requirements of this position include the following tasks which may be performed intermittently: lifting of up to 10 lbs., sitting (4 hours), standing (2 hours), walking (2 hours), bending/stooping (1 hour), twisting (1/2 hour), simple grasping (4 hours), fine manipulation (6 hours), reaching above the shoulder (1/2 hour), and operating machinery (1/2 hour).Education:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
  1. Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
  2. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
  3. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
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