Position Overview

Understanding the Role

Transformative Surgical Practice with Exceptional Support

As you step into your role as an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Total Joints at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, you'll immediately appreciate how this position has been thoughtfully structured to support both clinical excellence and personal satisfaction.

Unlike many orthopedic practices where administrative burdens and productivity pressures compete with surgical time, this opportunity allows you to focus primarily on your surgical expertise with 65% knee and 35% hip procedures, all while minimizing revision surgeries that can disrupt schedules and increase stress.

As part of the nationally recognized Joint Replacement Center—the nation's first certified center for knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle replacements—you'll practice in an environment where quality and innovation are prioritized over volume.

Your expertise in total joint replacement will fill a vital healthcare need in Southern Arizona, where the growing and aging population creates consistent demand for high-quality orthopedic care. The Tucson metropolitan area, with its significant retiree population and active adult communities, provides a steady stream of patients seeking the expert care you provide, ensuring both practice stability and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient mobility and quality of life.

• Fellowship-trained total joint surgeon position in a physician-driven group that values both surgical excellence and work-life balance
• Board Eligibility/Certification requirement reflects the program's commitment to the highest standards of clinical excellence
• Full-time employed position offering the security of organizational support while maintaining clinical autonomy
• Opportunity to join a nationally recognized program with established protocols and support systems already in place
• Convenient practice location on the hospital campus, eliminating time-consuming travel between facilities
• Clear 1:4 call schedule that creates predictability for your personal life while ensuring adequate coverage for patient needs
• Manageable surgical volume of 8-12 cases weekly, allowing for thorough pre-operative planning and post-operative follow-up
• Outpatient (60%) and surgical (40%) balance that provides variety in your professional routine and sustainable practice pace

Why This Opportunity Stands Apart

What truly distinguishes this position is the rare combination of institutional excellence, technological advancement, and lifestyle balance. While many orthopedic surgeons find themselves choosing between cutting-edge facilities or quality of life, academic prestige or practice autonomy, this opportunity delivers on all fronts.

You'll have access to state-of-the-art MAKO technology both in the hospital and outpatient setting, the support of a nationally recognized program, and the backing of a financially stable healthcare system—all while maintaining a sustainable call schedule and surgical volume that prevents burnout.

With a short ramp-up period in a rapidly growing program, you'll quickly establish yourself as an integral part of a respected orthopedic team while enjoying the personal and professional rewards that come from practicing at the highest level of your specialty in one of America's most desirable communities.