Lead Total Joint Surgeon: Hip & Knee in Durango

ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 460,000 - 590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Ownership potential in hospital

Job summary

Animas Orthopedics in Durango, Colorado is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Total Joint Surgeon to join our established, multi-specialty orthopedic group.

This high-opportunity role focuses on hip and knee arthroplasty, with a chance to build and shape your total joint program while collaborating within a physician-led model and strong referral networks for patient-centered care.

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.

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

Strong clinical judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centered care

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Orthopedic Surgery residency completed

Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction / Total Joint (preferred)

Job description

Animas Orthopedics in Durango, Colorado is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Total Joint Surgeon to join our established, multi-specialty orthopedic group.

This high-opportunity role focuses on hip and knee arthroplasty, with a chance to build and shape your total joint program while collaborating within a physician-led model and strong referral networks for patient-centered care.