Careers

“When I started with Commonwealth, I was merely looking for a job with better compensation. To my surprise, my employment has been much more. This practice worked with me from the very first day to take me as far as I wanted to go in my professional career. Everyone works together as a team to keep things running smoothly, and we are always recognized and compensated for a job well done; whether it’s with a luncheon, a few hours of paid time off, or incentives. Commonwealth helped turn my ‘9-5 job’ into a genuine career.”

Catherine, CPC-A
Coder
Billing

“I came to the Herndon office SO long ago; it was “Franklin Orthopaedics” then, with only four doctors in a small office space. Many, many changes have occurred since then, but the same values still exist. Along with the elements of good patient care and good customer service, effort is made to consider the needs of the employees. A competitive benefit package, managers who listen and treat their employees as valued members of the team, and doctors who respect us makes for a nice environment. My daughter joined Commonwealth almost three years ago, starting another generation at Commonwealth!”

Jeanine
Assistant to Dr. Mark McMahon
Herndon

“Commonwealth started out as just a regular job. Throughout the years I have moved into different positions. I never imagined that I would be with such a great group of doctors working to help out patients who have also seemed to grow with me through my years working here. Working with Commonwealth has been a positive experience and I hope to learn more as I continue working here.”

Wendy
Surgery Scheduler
Arlington

“I chose to work at Commonwealth because I was looking for a practice that would allow me to grow and become more knowledgeable in the medical field. I decided to stay for the simple reason that the doctors, management, and staff are great people to work with. They also offer great compensation and benefits.”

Mildred
Medical Secretary
Arlington

“I have been in nursing for 28 years and have never worked in an environment where there is such a feeling of team work and commitment to our patients and physicians. I have worked in many places, including hospitals and free standing surgery centers, as have most of our experienced staff; Commonwealth is like family, and we hold ourselves to a higher standard of patient care, unlike any that I have seen before. I am blessed to have found my “home away from home, till retirement!”

Robbi, R.N.
Operating Room Nurse
Fairfax Surgical Center

“I joined Commonwealth Orthopaedics in 1996 and worked for 7 years in the Arlington office and now have been in the Tysons Corner location for over 3 years. My co-workers, especially the physicians, are a pleasure to work with and the finest physicians I have worked with over a long career.Each work day is busy, demanding, interesting, informative and satisfying. I love my job!”

Beverly, RT-R
X-Ray Tech
Tysons Corner

“I accepted a position at Commonwealth because I knew some of the doctors from working with them at Fairfax Hospital. The doctors and the staff are a great team to work with because everyone is friendly, professional, caring and most of all create a stress free environment. Working for Commonwealth has been one of the best companies I have worked for.”

Ralph, RT-R
X-Ray Tech
Fairfax

““It’s one of those ‘being in the right place at the right time’ stories. I was looking for a job and the spine surgeon at the Herndon office was looking for a secretary. That was four and a half years ago and I still am very fortunate and happy to be part of this organization. It’s a team effort here at Commonwealth Orthopaedics and that is what makes it so fun and rewarding everyday. Our physicians are truly some of the most dedicated, hardworking and talented doctors I have ever worked with over the last 32 years. Our physicians and managers give us the encouragement, respect and support that help us to do our jobs to the best of our ability. I am proud to be part of the Commonwealth Orthopaedics family, where we all have the same goal: to provide top notch care to our patients with that personal touch! ”

Alex
Assistant to Tushar Ch. Patel, MD
Herndon

“I chose to work for Commonwealth for the reason that I wanted to work for an organization that was a much larger business than most medical offices and that would allow me to grow within the corporation. I’ve stayed with Commonwealth because of the supportive management and the respect that the physicians show their staff and to their patients.”

Heidi
Medical Secretary
Arlington

“One of my reasons that I chose Commonwealth is to learn more things about medicine and orthopaedics. I have always been interested in the medical field. One thing I really like about Commonwealth is that it offers its employees opportunities to advance our careers. I have now been with Commonwealth for more than 3 years and I enjoy the work that I do and have come to understand a lot about orthopedics. I also enjoy the group of physicians in my office.”

Jennifer
Medical Secretary
Arlington

“The reason I stay at Commonwealth has a lot to do with my co-workers, CEO, CFO and the managers. Commonwealth feels like one big family. It is a great place to work. I love my job. I have been employed for more than 7 years and at this moment I have no plans to leave.”

Debbie
Accounts Payable
Corporate Office

“I applied for my position with Commonwealth because of the practice’s reputation for outstanding patient care within the medical community. What I didn’t realize when I accepted the position was that I was joining a professional ‘family’ of wonderful physicians and staff. Commonwealth is truly a ‘top-notch’ organization.”

Elaina
Assistant to Dr. William Hazel, Jr.
Herndon

“I started at Commonwealth in November 2005 and it has been a very rewarding experience. I have never worked in a doctor’s office before, so I was a little scared but everyone here has been very helpful and I truly have learned a lot and how valuable team work can make your day better. I know a lot of doctors because of working at the hospital but I could not have found a better group to work for.”

Tracey
Medical Secretary
Arlington

“The day I got a call to schedule my interview at Commonwealth, my mother had a back injury at work and we had just gotten back from the hospital. The manager for the surgical suite told me to bring my mother along with me and he would have Dr Patel see her while I interviewed with him. His caring attitude with me and my mother assured me that this would be a great place to work. Since then, time and time again, the doctors, managers and staff have shown me that this practice is a caring family.”

Janeth
Medical Secretary
Herndon Surgical Suite

“I have to say that coming to Commonwealth has been a good experience. The doctors are great and the management is very helpful. After being in another practice for 12 years and driving to Maryland every day, I take real pleasure in my short drive from home now—it’s like an extra bonus. I have learned a lot and the staff is ‘tops’. Everyone is a real professional. I am enjoying this job.”

C. C.
Medical Secretary
Arlington

“I have seen tremendous growth in the practice over the past 10 years. I was attracted to the Herndon office due to the convenient location and the ability to work with multiple physicians in a challenging practice. A large group also offers stability in a very competitive industry.”

Patrick, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Herndon

“I joined Commonwealth in October 2005. It seemed to be a good way to further my career, as well as a chance to develop new skills. I have stayed because I have indeed learned new skills, and I have taken the opportunity to further my education.”

Jay
Medical Secretary
Arlington

“I am very proud to be part of the best orthopaedic group in the Northern Virginia. As an employee I have experienced and shared the wealth of their knowledge and expertise in all aspects of orthopaedics, physical therapy and management.
As manager of the Alexandria physical therapy clinic I am impressed by the physicians’ support and vision for development of our patient care.”

Olga, PT
Clinic Manager
Alexandria

“I, like several of the physical therapists at Commonwealth, started working here years ago as a physical therapy aide. I tried working as a therapist in other environments and what I have found is that the atmosphere at Commonwealth truly allows for quality care. The people that work here really care about one another and create a wonderful team for patient treatment and a great place to come to work each day.”

Erin, DPT
Physical Therapist
Fairfax

“I had just finished my X-ray program with a few of Commonwealth employees. After talking to them I thought I would give it a try. I interviewed with Jackie and was hired for the Check out area. I am still here because I work with a great group of people and a great boss.”

Sheena
Herndon

“I just moved here from the Orlando, FL area. I have been in the orthopedics field for over 15 years. I had done research on Commonwealth while I still lived in Florida so when we made the move to the Herndon area, I called Jackie!!! She had an opening. I faxed her my resume, interviewed with Jackie and Dr. Patel the next day and was hired!! What a breeze. I am really excited to be here at the Herndon office. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. I plan on being around a long time at Commonwealth.”

Tammy
Medical Secretary
Herndon

“I started working at Commonwealth five years ago and I love it. I love the people I work with and truly feel that I am part of a TEAM and not a group of individuals. We are constantly helping one another and our joking and bantering puts our patients at ease. Patients frequently comment that we seem to get along real well and appear to love our jobs. They’re right and we tell them so. As a Commonwealth PACU nurse, I am able to provide the highest-quality level of care to my patients which is why I became a nurse nearly 30 year ago. Sometimes that may only require the telling of a joke or the holding of a nervous hand to set a patient at ease. ”

Judy
R.N.
Herndon Surgical Suite

“I will have been with the company for six years in Feb. ’09. I joined Commonwealth in 2004. I have been able to “grow up” around Commonwealth as my mother has worked for the company for over 15 years. I have known of Commonwealth’s reputation and felt that I could bring a lot to the Commonwealth community. I have worked in two separate physical therapy clinics and both have provided unique benefits and rewards. Commonwealth is a good fit for my detail-oriented personality and each day brings its own set of challenges. I have found that physical therapy is a good group of employees who honestly care about their patient’s rehab potential and we work as a unit to provide the best care possible. I enjoy watching our patients’ progress from injury to recovery and found great satisfaction in knowing that I have helped make their therapy program as seamless and problem free as I can make it. I have stayed at Commonwealth because of the competitive salary and flexible schedules that it provides. ”

Erin
Front Office Coordinator
Herndon PT

“I’ve been part of the Commonwealth family since 2005. I always call it family because that’s the way I feel and because we spend more time in our jobs and less at home. All I can say about Commonwealth is that I love being a part of it and I am thankful for the opportunities I’ve had as I have moved from starting as an OR aide to medical secretary and scheduler.”

Dora
Medical Secretary
Herndon Surgical Suite

“When I started at Commonwealth Orthopedics I had 20/20 vision and a couple of gray hairs. Today I wear glasses all the time at work and have a full head of gray. This says it all – Commonwealth the job that you keep!! For anyone looking for the perfect place to work, my suggestion is that you stay where you are. But if you are looking for the next best thing that would make you feel like a part of a big family, this might be the place for you. There is one caveat however, It’s only going to be as good as you give.”

Wayne
OR Aide
Fairfax Surgical Suite

“Before I started working for Commonwealth, I received a phone call saying there was a position open for doing things I really love to do and know: cleaning and inventory control. Seeing the dedication and passion, of the people I work for and with, is something I look forward to being a part of every day I’m here. I’ve been at my job now for two years and I can honestly say I really enjoy it because it’s been one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs I’ve ever had. A paragraph is really too short to say how great it is to be here and working with such a gifted and talented group of people. ‘Our’ doctors are absolutely wonderful!”

Sue
OR Aide
Herndon Surgical Suite

“Since coming to Commonwealth, I have developed a great working relationship with my co-workers and physicians. They have in fact become a ‘Second family’ providing a great support system for me. The patient population has been very receptive and generous to me. Occasionally there is a difficult patient to deal with but most often, I find that patients are appreciative for the services I perform. The teamwork of the staff at the Springfield office is good providing fun events to decrease the stress.”

Angela
Appointment Scheduler
Springfield