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Durango, Colorado

Total Joint Surgeon – Durango, CO

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Position Summary

Build a High-Impact Practice in a Physician-Led Environment

Animas Orthopedics in Durango, Colorado is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Total Joint Surgeon to join our established, multi-specialty orthopedic group.

This is a high-opportunity role for a surgeon who wants to grow a robust total joint practice, contribute to a collaborative care model, and help shape orthopedic services in a growing community.

About the Practice

For over 25 years, Animas Orthopedics has provided comprehensive musculoskeletal care supported by a strong referral network and a loyal patient base.

You’ll join a collegial, physician-led team with experienced clinical and administrative support, modern facilities, advanced imaging, and dedicated OR access.

This Position Offers

  • Primary focus on hip and knee arthroplasty, including primary and revision cases
  • Opportunity to build and shape your own total joint program
  • Immediate access to strong internal and community referral streams
  • A practice environment that balances autonomy with collaboration with access to a PA
  • Access to a surgical hospital, surgical center and robotic reconstruction technology

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform primary and revision total joint arthroplasty (hip and knee) using evidence-based techniques
  • Evaluate and manage patients with degenerative joint disease and related conditions
  • Deliver comprehensive perioperative care to optimize outcomes and patient

Experience

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across anesthesia, nursing, rehab, and care coordination
  • Participate in shared 1 in 6 call coverage and inpatient rounding
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR
  • Engage in quality improvement and outcomes tracking initiatives
  • Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the orthopedic service line
  • Build strong relationships with referring providers and the broader medical

Community

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited institution
  • Completion of Orthopedic Surgery residency
  • Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction / Total Joint (preferred)
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic surgery
  • Eligible for Colorado licensure
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with productivity and quality incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions
  • CME allowance and professional development support
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Relocation assistance and/or signing bonus

Physician Ownership Opportunity

  • Opportunity for physician ownership in the hospital, aligning clinical practice with long-term financial growth
  • Ability to participate in a physician-led model focused on quality, efficiency, and patient experience

Location

Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with year-round outdoor access, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and fly fishing, all within minutes of town.

With a vibrant downtown, strong schools, and a close-knit community, Durango is an ideal place to build a practice, raise a family, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to:

Liz Hebert

Senior Director of Business Development

Surgery Partners

Liz.Hebert@surgerypartners.com

337.230.2829

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hip arthroplastyRevision surgeryPatient-centered careMultidisciplinary collaboration

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 82% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 17.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Durango

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$834k
Typical market rent
$1,955/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary with Productivity and Quality Incentives
Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
CME Allowance and Professional Development Support
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Relocation Assistance and/or Signing Bonus
Physician Ownership Opportunity in the Hospital
Access to a PA