Capstone Recruiting Advisors recruits permanent orthopedic surgeons — sports medicine, joint replacement, spine, hand, foot and ankle, trauma and general orthopedics — for independent orthopedic groups, ASC partnerships, multispecialty groups, PE-backed platforms and hospitals. A partner runs every search.
The orthopedic surgery market
- Orthopedics is still largely independent: 54% of orthopedic surgeons were in private practice as of 2024, compared with 31.7% of cardiologists (AMA data via Becker’s ASC).
- For 2026, CMS added 168 orthopedic codes to the ASC covered procedures list, including revision hip and knee replacement (Becker’s ASC).
Who we recruit for: independent orthopedic groups, including shareholder-track roles · ASC equity partnerships · multispecialty groups · PE-backed musculoskeletal platforms · hospitals and health systems · academic programs.
How we search: we learn your subspecialty gap, ASC and ancillary ownership, call and trauma coverage and the buy-in path, then reach surgeons and fellows who want that structure. We lay out the ownership economics clearly against hospital and PE offers.
Frequently asked questions
Do you recruit for ASC and shareholder-track roles?
Yes, including buy-in roles in physician-owned groups and ASCs.
Which orthopedic subspecialties do you recruit?
Sports medicine, adult reconstruction, spine, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, trauma, pediatric orthopedics and general orthopedics.
Do you recruit orthopedic PAs and NPs?
Yes. We focus on experienced orthopedic APPs with surgical and clinic skills, as their own searches or alongside a surgeon hire.
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