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Tucson, Arizona

Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Total Joint

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Carondelet Medical Group is seeking a fellowship-trained Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to join a high-volume, rapidly expanding orthopedic program on the St.

Joseph's Hospital campus in Tucson. You'll walk into a referral-rich environment with a strong clinical infrastructure already in place — no practice-building from scratch required. The Joint Replacement Center is certified across knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle procedures, and the program is built to support your surgical success from day one. If you want to do the work you trained for, with the team and tools to back you up, this is the opportunity.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, employed position with rapid ramp-up into an established, busy practice
  • 60% outpatient / 40% surgical split for a balanced, high-quality schedule
  • Average 25 patients per clinic day; 8–12 surgeries per week
  • Access to MAKO robotic-assisted surgery system
  • Certified Joint Replacement Center covering knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle procedures
  • On-campus clinic, OR, and inpatient care for seamless transitions throughout your day
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team with full ancillary support
  • Shared call schedule — manageable and clearly defined
  • Physician-led practice model with clinical autonomy
  • In-house marketing, business development, billing, credentialing, HR, and compliance support

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off and CME allowance
  • Malpractice insurance provided (with tail coverage)
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Total Joint / Adult Reconstruction
  • Arizona licensed or eligible to obtain state licensure

Why Tucson

Tucson offers over 350 days of sunshine per year, making it one of the most livable cities in the Southwest for physicians who want an active lifestyle alongside a rewarding career.

As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, the culinary scene punches well above its weight — and the cost of living remains significantly lower than comparable metros.

Home to the University of Arizona, Tucson carries an academic energy with easy access to Phoenix, Sedona, and northern Mexico for weekend escapes, rounding out a community that's as well-rounded as it is affordable.

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Perform high-volume total joint replacement surgeries across knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle procedures. Manage a balanced schedule consisting of 60% outpatient clinic visits and 40% surgical procedures.

Requirements

Must be an MD or DO, board certified or eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, with fellowship training in Total Joint/Adult Reconstruction. Candidates must hold or be eligible for an Arizona state medical license.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareSurgical Planning

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

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).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 7 employers

3
<$390k
4
$390k-530k
1
$622k
2
$670k-810k
1
$838k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
82% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Relocation assistance
36% this job
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 0.9
Below most Orthopedic Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 363 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance
MAKO robotic-assisted surgery system