<p>A fellowship-trained Total Joint / Adult Reconstruction orthopedic surgeon is needed for a full-time employed position at a certified Joint Replacement Center in Tucson, Arizona. The practice is high-volume and referral-rich from day one — clinic and surgical schedules ramp quickly with an established patient base. MAKO robotic-assisted surgery is available on-site, and the center holds formal certification in knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle replacement, signaling a program built around subspecialty excellence rather than general orthopedic volume.</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 medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed position with immediate, strong referral volume — rapid ramp-up to a full schedule</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 with recognized excellence in knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle procedures</li> <li>On-campus clinic, OR, and inpatient facilities — seamless workflow across all care settings</li> <li>Shared, manageable practice call rotation</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary team with a quality-outcomes focus</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic 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, five surrounding mountain ranges, and a cost of living that allows physicians to build meaningful long-term wealth. World-class outdoor recreation is minutes away — Sabino Canyon, Saguaro National Park at the city limits, and Mount Lemmon's alpine terrain just 45 minutes from downtown. Tucson holds UNESCO City of Gastronomy status, the first in the United States, rooted in centuries of Sonoran, Mexican, and Native American culinary tradition, while the University of Arizona anchors a vibrant cultural and intellectual community. Families settle comfortably in master-planned communities in the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Marana, with strong public and private school options; Phoenix is a 90-minute drive north, and Tucson International Airport provides direct connections to major hubs.</p>