<p>A fellowship-trained Total Joint / Adult Reconstruction orthopedic surgeon is needed for a full-time employed position within a high-volume, rapidly expanding orthopedic service line in Tucson, Arizona. The practice operates a certified Joint Replacement Center — recognized for excellence in knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle procedures — and features MAKO robotic-assisted surgery on campus. An established referral base means immediate, full-schedule volume from day one, with a seamless on-campus clinic-to-OR-to-inpatient workflow and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team built around quality outcomes.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous PTO</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed position with rapid ramp-up supported by a strong, existing referral base</li> <li>60% outpatient / 40% surgical case mix</li> <li>Average 25 patients per clinic day</li> <li>8–12 surgical cases per week</li> <li>MAKO robotic-assisted surgery system on site</li> <li>Certified Joint Replacement Center covering knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle reconstruction</li> <li>On-campus setting enabling a seamless clinic-to-OR-to-inpatient workflow</li> <li>Shared, manageable practice call rotation</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary team with a defined focus on quality outcomes</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Adult Reconstructive / Total Joint surgery required</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson offers 350 days of sunshine, dramatic Sonoran Desert scenery framed by five mountain ranges, and a cost of living that allows physicians to build meaningful financial equity. World-class outdoor recreation is immediately accessible — Sabino Canyon, Saguaro National Park at the city limits, and Mount Lemmon's alpine terrain just 45 minutes away — while Tucson's UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation (the first in the United States) reflects a culinary heritage rooted in centuries of Sonoran, Mexican, and Native American tradition. Families settle comfortably in master-planned communities in the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Marana, with strong public and private school options throughout. The University of Arizona anchors a vibrant intellectual and cultural scene, Tucson International Airport provides direct access to major hubs, and Phoenix is a straightforward 90-minute drive north.</p>