Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
NOW HIRING — SURGICAL AFFILIATES MANAGEMENT GROUP (SAMGI)
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Glendale, Arizona | Level II Trauma Center | 15 Days per Month High-acuity trauma. Dedicated OR access. A schedule built for sustainability. This is orthopedic trauma care with the resources to move quickly — dedicated operating room access, Advanced Practice Provider support 10 hours per day, and a predictable schedule of approximately 15 days each month. You’ll manage complex injuries alongside a multidisciplinary trauma team while maintaining meaningful time away from the hospital.
The Opportunity
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a growing program at a Level II Trauma Center in Glendale, Arizona. You’ll provide operative and non-operative management of acute orthopedic injuries and complex fractures in a well-supported, hospital-based environment. The program includes dedicated OR access and daily APP support, with a preferred start timeframe of December 2026.
Why Glendale, Arizona?
Glendale puts you in the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area with year-round sunshine, established communities, professional sports, dining, and easy access to hiking, golf, and desert recreation. It offers the advantages of a major market with the lifestyle flexibility that draws physicians to Arizona’s West Valley.
Schedule
Approximately 15 days per month
Full-time, hospital-based orthopedic trauma coverage
Advanced Practice Provider support approximately 10 hours per day
Dedicated operating room access
Preferred start: December 2026
What You’ll Do
Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
Evaluate and treat acute fractures and high-energy orthopedic injuries
Participate in orthopedic trauma call coverage at a Level II Trauma Center
Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries within training and scope of practice
Perform urgent and emergent orthopedic trauma procedures using dedicated OR resources
Provide inpatient consultations, postoperative management, and appropriate follow-up care
Collaborate closely with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, ICU, nursing, rehabilitation, and APP teams
Maintain timely documentation and participate in trauma quality and performance-improvement initiatives as appropriate
What You Bring to the Team
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma
Experience managing high-acuity orthopedic trauma and complex fracture cases
Pelvic and acetabular fracture experience strongly preferred
Current or eligible Arizona medical license
Eligible for hospital credentialing and surgical privileges
Strong communication, collaboration, and commitment to high-quality patient-centered trauma care
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Paid onboarding and credentialing support
About SAMGI
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a physician-led organization partnering with hospitals and health systems across the country to deliver top-tier trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical specialty services. We build programs where clinicians are backed, not buried — supported, valued, and set up to do their best work.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join the SAMGI Orthopedic Trauma team in Glendale, Arizona.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will provide operative and non-operative management for acute orthopedic injuries and complex fractures at a Level II Trauma Center. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality trauma care and participate in call coverage.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, and have completed an accredited residency and fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma. A current or eligible Arizona medical license and the ability to obtain hospital privileges are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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