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Orthopaedic Surgeon (Joint Arthroplasty)

MedStar Health · Leonardtown, MD

Posted October 17, 2026

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital · 25500 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD, US, 20650

  • Pay: $550,000 – $650,000 per year
  • Schedule: Full Time, Day
  • Location: MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
  • MedStar Job ID: 145163

MedStar Medical Group offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Shape your future in health care in the kind of setting that's right for you and your practice. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.

The MedStar Orthopaedic Institute at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is currently seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible fellowship trained Joint Arthroplasty surgeon to join our practice.

Nestled in the waterside community of Leonardtown, Maryland, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital is a 120-bed, full-service hospital, delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient and outpatient care. With innovative technology and a dedication to excellence, our clinical and administrative staff is committed to providing the highest standard of support and experience to our care team and patients. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is a member of MedStar Health, the largest health care systems in the Washington, D.C. region.

Highlights of our Community

  • Access to over 400 miles of shoreline and waterfront living- accompanied by various fine dining and food market options.
  • A growing population of 120,000+ residents in the surrounding community, and was recently ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Maryland.
  • Other attractions include numerous historical sites and museums; the Calvert Marine aquarium; and the extensive Patuxent Wine Trail – consisting of breweries, wineries & distilleries.
  • Easy access to Washington, DC; Annapolis, MD; and Richmond, VA.

In addition to having demonstrable core competencies in Orthopaedics, the ideal candidate should possess a strong work ethic with excellent communication skills, the ability to work well within a highly collaborative team, proficiency to maintain excellent clinical documentation, an understanding of patient safety, and high reliability in patient care.

Requirements

  • Board-eligible/board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. Fellowship in Joint Arthroplasty
  • Superior training, background, and interpersonal skills.

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect

  • A competitive salary plus productivity and quality incentives
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • CME leave and CME allowance
  • Retirement plan – 403(b) with % employer match, 457(b), and 457(f)

Employer

MedStar Health

MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.

The MedStar system includes:

  • Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
  • MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
  • One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms

Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:

  • Published hiring ranges on every position
  • The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
  • Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
  • Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer

Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.

Livability

4,712
Leonardtown population
$410K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Nearby cities
Washington
48.4 mi
Pop. 5,146,120
Arlington
49.0 mi
Pop. 235,463
Fredericksburg
46.4 mi
Pop. 166,746
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — St. Mary's County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$410K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 20650
15,522
Total residents
7,792
Male residents
7,730
Female residents
Age distribution
total
15,522
0-9
1,888
10-19
2,715
20-29
1,821
30-39
2,023
40-49
1,874
50-59
2,483
60-69
1,550
70-79
714
80+
454
Ethnicity
White
12,104
Black Or African American
1,060
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
2
Asian
485
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
80
Two Or More
1,791
Source: US Census Bureau
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Walk Score — Car-Dependent
25
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 45.67 mi
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) 61.05 mi
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) 79.14 mi
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) 99.25 mi
Source: FAA database
Orthopaedic Surgeon (Joint Arthroplasty)
MedStar Health · Leonardtown, MD