Lead Total Joint Surgeon: Build Your Hip and Knee Program

Surgery Partners, Inc; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Animas Orthopedics in Durango, Colorado seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Total Joint Surgeon to join a physician-led, multi-specialty group. The role focuses on hip and knee arthroplasty and growing a robust total joint program with strong referral streams.

Join a collegial team with clinical and administrative support, modern facilities, and access to robotic reconstruction technology. Competitive compensation and benefits are included in a collaborative care model.

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.

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

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

Orthopedic Surgery residency

Fellowship – Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint

Job description

Animas Orthopedics in Durango, Colorado seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Total Joint Surgeon to join a physician-led, multi-specialty group. The role focuses on hip and knee arthroplasty and growing a robust total joint program with strong referral streams.

Join a collegial team with clinical and administrative support, modern facilities, and access to robotic reconstruction technology. Competitive compensation and benefits are included in a collaborative care model.