Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to join the Musculoskeletal team at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. The role focuses on establishing and growing a dedicated total joint program, shaping clinical pathways, and leveraging a broad referral network across the Intermountain region.

The position offers a balanced schedule with 2 clinic days and 3 days in the OR, plus orthopedic call responsibilities and occasional inpatient/ER duties.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in total joint arthroplasty with eligible for independent practice.
• ABMS board certification and US licensure required; DEA and BLS preferred.
• ACGME/AOA accredited education pathway and fellowship experience required.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and grow the Total Joint program at Saint Joseph Hospital.
• Shape clinical pathways and drive program development across the region.
• Provide clinic time (2 days/week) and OR time (3 days/week) with orthopedic calls (1:4).
• Collaborate with MSK specialists and APPs to deliver exceptional patient care.

Skills

Total joint arthroplasty

Robotic-assisted surgery

Sports medicine procedures

Clinical collaboration

Call coverage

Education

MD/DO (US credentials)

Fellowship in Orthopedic Total Joint Surgery

ACGME/AOA accreditation

ABMS board certification

Active medical licensure in state of practice

BLS certification

DEA registration

Job description

Job Description

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”

About this role

As a Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon with Intermountain Health’s Musculoskeletal (MSK) team, you will join a collaborative group of healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and an outstanding patient experience. Based at Saint Joseph Hospital, a Level IV trauma center, you will work alongside an experienced team of physicians and advanced practice providers in a growing and innovative orthopedic program. This is a unique opportunity to become the first Total Joint Surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital, helping to establish and grow a program in the Denver market. As the dedicated Total Joint Surgeon for the Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, you will shape clinical pathways, guide program development, and drive future growth. While enjoying the impact of building a practice, you will be supported by an established network of Total Joint surgeons and MSK specialists across the region, along with strong referral relationships and operational resources to ensure long‑term success.

In this role, you can anticipate:

• A sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable)
• 2 days per week in clinic, dedicated in‑office and 3 days OR surgical time
• Orthopedic call requirement, 1:4
• Occasional ER calls, inpatient consults and rounding with APPs

An ideal candidate will be fellowship trained in total joint arthroplasty with a desire to take general orthopedic call and perform occasional sports medicine procedures as needed. Robotic experience with the Stryker Mako Robot and upper extremity experience are a plus but not required.

How we’ll support you

We care about your well‑being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.

What you’ll bring

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree; or equivalent if education is completed outside the United States
• Completion of graduate fellowship medical education training program in Orthopedic Total Joint Surgery
• Graduate education must be obtained through an ACGME or AOA accredited institution
• ABMS or equivalent
• AOA Board Certification in the specialty(s) or subspecialty(s) of practice
• Active Medical Licensure, or in process of obtaining licensure, is required in the state in which physician will practice
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• DEA Registration schedules II-V
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About us

Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not‑for‑profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain!

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Life in Denver, Colorado

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 365‑bed facility and one of the top‑ranked hospitals in Denver. We have been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence – Magnet designation – by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest hospitals in Colorado. We are proud to have received several awards including America’s 250 Best Hospital Awards according to Healthgrades for 2022 and 2023.

Location: Saint Joseph Hospital
Work City: Denver
Work State: Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up‑front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

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