Orthopaedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon

Columbus Hand Institute is seeking a BE/BC Fellowship Trained, Orthopaedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon with a passion for servant leadership and a focus to put our staff first. Our full-time position offers a positive culture that consists of comprehensive benefits, including call coverage with other local orthopaedic surgeons. The surgeons are supported by 2 PAs, a well-trained radiology technologist, a clinically trained orthopaedic cast tech and a medical assistant team that completes our team.

We opened our doors to a dedicated hand and upper extremity service, including our Extremity MRI that is IAC accredited.

Columbus Hand Institute encourages new graduates and experienced physicians to apply. Our package includes competitive base salary, plus incentive bonus, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and marketing.

American Board-certification/board-eligibility in orthopaedics and fellowship training in Hand required.

Columbus is on the Chattahoochee River and offers top ranked elementary and high schools in Georgia according to

Columbus is located 90 miles south of Atlanta International Airport and within driving distance of mountains or beaches. There are numerous lakes and nature reserves to enjoy.

Columbus is also home to Columbus State University which is part of the University System of Georgia.

• Family-friendly area near the Chattahoochee River
• Strong public and private schools with low cost of living
• Enjoy boating, fishing, golf, and year-round outdoor recreation
• 90 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is home to an international airport

• Monday
  - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (surgery and clinic)
• Up to 3 days per month of hand only call for St. Francis-Emory Healthcare ER

• Robust compensation and benefits package
• Incentive Bonus
• Student Loan Reimbursement Programs
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses
• Flexible schedules and exceptional work/life balance
• Leadership opportunities
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• CME stipend
• Income guarantee
• Fellowship and training stipends may be available

At Columbus Hand Institute, we are committed to our team centered environment that is built on respect and collaboration. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a committed, skilled team for clinical support.

Potential start date:
Summer/Fall 2026

to:

Jess Slusser, CEO

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