Contract & Benefits

Rewarding Value Package That Recognizes Your Expertise

The compensation and benefits package for this orthopedic total joint position has been strategically designed to recognize your specialized training and the significant value you bring to the organization. Unlike many positions where compensation structures create conflict between quality care and financial reward, this opportunity aligns your professional success with excellent patient outcomes and practice growth.

The comprehensive package is competitive within the current market for orthopedic surgeons, particularly for those with fellowship training in total joint replacement, placing it among the standout opportunities in this specialty.

The financial arrangement acknowledges the reality that talented total joint surgeons are in high demand nationwide, with orthopedic surgery consistently ranking among the most compensated specialties in medicine. Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital has structured this package to be compelling enough to attract top talent to Tucson, recognizing that exceptional surgeons deserve exceptional rewards for their expertise and commitment.

• Competitive base compensation that provides financial security while you establish your practice
• Production incentives that reward surgical excellence and practice growth without creating inappropriate volume pressure
• Comprehensive benefits package that protects both you and your family's well-being
• Complete professional liability coverage that allows you to practice with confidence
• Substantial retirement benefits that support long-term financial planning
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your smooth transition to Tucson
• Wellness benefits that support your physical and mental health

Comprehensive Protection and Professional Support

Beyond direct compensation, this position offers a robust benefits package that demonstrates the organization's investment in your overall well-being and professional success. The comprehensive benefits reflect an understanding that physician satisfaction involves much more than salary alone.

• Complete health, dental, and life insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• Malpractice insurance with appropriate coverage limits for orthopedic surgery
• Generous allowance for continuing medical education, ensuring you stay at the forefront of orthopedic advances
• Coverage for professional memberships, certification fees, and licensing costs
• Retirement planning options with organizational contributions
• Dedicated administrative support that frees you from billing, credentialing, and human resources concerns
• In-house marketing and business development resources to help grow your practice

Freedom to Focus on Medicine

Perhaps the most valuable benefit of this position is the comprehensive management of business operations that allows you to concentrate on patient care rather than administrative burdens.

Unlike private practice settings where physicians must divide their attention between clinical work and practice management, this employed position eliminates those distractions through centralized professional support.

The value of this administrative infrastructure cannot be overstated—it represents thousands of hours annually that you can devote to surgical excellence rather than paperwork, billing issues, or staff management.

This operational support, combined with the competitive financial package, creates a truly compelling opportunity for orthopedic surgeons seeking the ideal balance of professional reward and practice sustainability.