Orthopedic Surgeon, High-Earning on US Territory, Guam
Sole Hospital-Based Ortho practice With No Competition
Three-Week Path to Full Patient Panel
Join a stable, collegial orthopedic surgery team at Guam Regional Medical City serving a captive, high-demand regional patient population with minimal provider turnover over the past five years. You will practice out of a single state-of-the-art medical center featuring 10 operating suites, modern imaging, in-office X-ray, and dedicated midlevel and therapy support. The position offers a balanced clinical rhythm of 2-3 clinic days and 2 block OR days per week, handling general cases like total joints, reconstructions, and acute fractures without routine trauma call.
- Guaranteed Base & Incentives: $717,073 base salary, $20,000 sign-on bonus, $20,000 relocation assistance, and CPT-based productivity incentives starting Year 2.
- Dedicated Surgical Time: Predictable schedule with 2 full block OR days, 2-3 clinic days (25-30 patients/day), and collegial peer assistance in the OR.
- Manageable Call: Alternating general ER call of 8-10 days per month built into compensation, with additional pay for extra coverage and zero trauma call.
- Generous Time Off: Comprehensive package includes 200 hours of PTO, 80 hours of paid holiday time, 64 hours of CME leave, and a $5,000 annual CME allowance.
- Turnkey Support: Complete in-house clinical support with dedicated NPs, MAs, robust nursing, on-site PT, and in-house/tele-radiology coverage.
- Expedited Onboarding: Streamlined hiring process with 72-hour interview decision-making, fast-track licensing, and complete credentialing in 2-3 weeks.
Guam is a sun-drenched U.S. island territory located in Micronesia, offering year-round tropical warmth and world-class oceanfront living. As a U.S. jurisdiction, it provides standard American currency, legal protections, and healthcare regulatory environments alongside rich Chamorro cultural heritage. Residents enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle surrounded by pristine coral reefs, white sand beaches, and convenient travel gateways across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Year-Round Tropical Climate: Average temperatures in the mid-80s with endless sunshine, gentle trade winds, and warm ocean waters 365 days a year.
- World-Class Marine Recreation: Premier international destination for scuba diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, surfing, and deep-sea fishing right outside your door.
- U.S. Comforts & Currency: Practice and live with the familiarity of U.S. federal laws, banking, postal services, and English as an official language.
- Warm, Welcoming Community: Experience a family-oriented island culture celebrated for its hospitality, vibrant night markets, and multicultural culinary scene.
- Asia-Pacific Travel Hub: Direct, short-haul flights to major world-class destinations such as Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, and Taiwan for effortless vacationing.