Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Pay not listed · Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Job Description

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

  • Scottsdale, Arizona | High-Acuity Trauma Program
  • Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)

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High-acuity orthopedic trauma in one of the most desirable cities in the Southwest.

SAMGI is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a collaborative trauma program in Scottsdale, Arizona — 24-hour block scheduling, a structured coverage model, and a surgical team built for consistency and sustainability.

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The Position

  • Full-time Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
  • 183 shifts annually
  • 24-hour shifts
  • 7-day block scheduling with built-in recovery time between rotations
  • High-acuity trauma program · collaborative orthopedic trauma team
  • SAMGI operational support — billing, credentialing, and admin handled

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What You'll Do

  • Operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
  • Complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries
  • Trauma call coverage at a high-acuity trauma center
  • Perioperative management and post-operative follow-up clinic
  • Collaborate with trauma surgery, ICU, emergency medicine, and nursing teams

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Qualifications

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma required
  • Experience with pelvic and acetabular fracture management preferred
  • Eligible for Arizona medical licensure
  • Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges

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Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation grounded in national MGMA data
  • Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Employer-matched 401(k)
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Credentialing and onboarding support

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The Location — Scottsdale, Arizona

300+ days of sunshine. World-class golf. Hiking, biking, and desert recreation at your door. Scottsdale offers vibrant dining and entertainment, acclaimed resorts, and some of the most desirable communities in the Southwest — with Phoenix Sky Harbor minutes away.

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About Samgi

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a physician-led surgical group with 30 years of experience building high-performing surgical programs across the country. We support our clinicians, nurture their growth, and carry the administrative burden — so you can focus on clinical work.

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To Apply

Visit careers.samgi.com or contact SAMGI's recruiting team directly.

Learn more at samgi.com

Samgi

  • Surgical Affiliates Management Group
  • Physician-led
  • 30 years

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will perform operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients, including complex pelvic and acetabular fracture care. They will also provide trauma call coverage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including ICU and emergency medicine.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pelvic fracture managementClinical collaboration

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 5 employers

4
<$400k
3
$400k-550k
2
$550k-700k
1
$838k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 5 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
9
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

MultiCare Health System · Tacoma, Washington

$809k-$838k
#2

Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$622k
#3

Orthopedist / Orthopedic Surgeon Pittsburgh PA

$520k–$600k
#4

Orthopedic Surgeon Philadelphia PA

$450k – $520k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 340 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Scottsdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$810k
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
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 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Surgical Affiliates Management Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
Employer-matched 401(k)
Annual CME allowance
Credentialing and onboarding support