Pays $477k-$886k — Orthopedic Surgeon market median is ~$575k (111 jobs)
Associate Professor to Professor – Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
About the Role
Academic orthopedic trauma surgeon to direct Limb Restoration Program. On-site in Aurora, CO. Salary $476K-$886K. Generous benefits.
Join University of Colorado as a Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – Limb Restoration Director in Aurora, Colorado.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $476K - $886K
- 22 days PTO.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement 401(a) plan with 10% employer contribution
- 15 sick days/year
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado.
Key Responsibilities
The Director will lead the University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating complex clinical care. They will also drive research initiatives, mentor trainees, and contribute to the strategic growth of the program.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified or eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, and possess fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma. Demonstrated expertise in limb reconstruction, deformity correction, and academic leadership is required for this senior-level position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 34 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 38% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$681k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $661k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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