Ortho Hip & Joint Physician

Medical Edge; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

CME allowance

Tail coverage for malpractice

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

StaffMed Health Partners in Tucson, AZ is seeking a fellowship-trained Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to join a high-volume service line. This on-site role features MAKO robotic-assisted surgery and a Joint Replacement Center with extensive knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle procedures.

The practice offers a full-time employed opportunity with a strong referral base. You will cover 60% outpatient and 40% surgical cases, with a busy schedule and collaborative team to support quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in total joint/adult reconstruction.
• MAKO robotic-assisted surgery experience is preferred.
• Board eligible or certified in orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Full-time employed opportunity with rapid ramp-up.
• 60% outpatient / 40% surgical mix.
• Average 25 patients per clinic day, 8–12 surgeries per week.
• Practice call required (shared, manageable rotation).
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on quality outcomes.

Skills

MAKO robotics

Joint replacement experience

Education

MD/DO from accredited school

Arizona medical license or eligibility

Job description

Orthopedic Surgery — Total Joint / Adult Reconstruction — Tucson, AZ THE OPPORTUNITY

StaffMed Health Partners is recruiting a fellowship-trained Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to join a high-volume, rapidly expanding orthopedic service line in Tucson, Arizona. This is a referral-rich environment with immediate volume — you'll hit the ground running with a full schedule, MAKO robotic-assisted surgery, and a certified Joint Replacement Center recognized for excellence in knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle procedures.

PRACTICE DETAILS

• Full-time employed opportunity with rapid ramp-up — strong existing referral base
• 60% outpatient / 40% surgical mix
• Average 25 patients per clinic day, 8–12 surgeries per week
• Practice call required (shared, manageable rotation)
• Access to MAKO robotic-assisted surgery system
• Certified Joint Replacement Center (knee, hip, shoulder, ankle)
• On-campus location for seamless clinic-to-OR-to-inpatient workflow
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on quality outcomes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Malpractice coverage with tail protection
• 401(k) with employer match
• CME allowance and dedicated conference time
• Generous PTO
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available

REQUIREMENTS

• MD or DO from accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Adult Reconstructive fellowship training required
• Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain

THE LOCATION — Tucson, AZ

Tucson delivers what few cities can — 350 days of sunshine, dramatic Sonoran Desert landscapes, and a cost of living that lets physicians build real wealth. Nestled between five mountain ranges with saguaro-studded foothills as your backdrop, the city offers world-class hiking at Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon's alpine escape just 45 minutes from your front door, and Saguaro National Park literally at the city limits. The dining scene earned Tucson UNESCO City of Gastronomy status — the first in the United States — with a culinary heritage spanning centuries of Sonoran, Mexican, and Native American traditions. The University of Arizona brings a vibrant cultural and intellectual energy, from Wildcat basketball to the Arizona State Museum. Families thrive here with excellent public and private schools, safe master-planned communities in the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Marana, and a genuine warmth that makes newcomers feel at home within weeks. Tucson International Airport connects you to major hubs, and Phoenix is a quick 90‑minute drive north for additional amenities.

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