Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.; Glendale Estates (AL); On-site; USD 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

CME allowance

Tail coverage

Onboarding support

Credentialing support

Job summary

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a Level II Trauma Center in Glendale, Arizona. You will provide operative and non-operative management of acute orthopedic injuries and complex fractures with dedicated OR access and daily APP support.

The position offers a predictable schedule of about 15 days per month and a December 2026 start, with a strong support team to enable high-quality, patient-centered trauma

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery or eligibility.
• Completion of an Orthopedic Surgery residency.
• Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients.
• Evaluate and treat acute fractures and high-energy injuries.
• Participate in trauma call coverage at a Level II Trauma Center.
• Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic/acetabular injuries.
• Perform urgent and emergent trauma procedures using dedicated OR resources.
• Provide inpatient consultations, postoperative management, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, ICU, nursing, and APP teams.
• Maintain timely documentation and participate in trauma quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery residency completion

Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma

Job description

NOW HIRING — SURGICAL AFFILIATES MANAGEMENT GROUP (SAMGI)

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Glendale, Arizona | Level II Trauma Center | 15 Days per Month

High-acuity trauma. Dedicated OR access. A schedule built for sustainability.

This is orthopedic trauma care with the resources to move quickly — dedicated operating room access, Advanced Practice Provider support 10 hours per day, and a predictable schedule of approximately 15 days each month. You’ll manage complex injuries alongside a multidisciplinary trauma team while maintaining meaningful time away from the hospital.

The Opportunity

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a growing program at a Level II Trauma Center in Glendale, Arizona. You’ll provide operative and non-operative management of acute orthopedic injuries and complex fractures in a well-supported, hospital-based environment. The program includes dedicated OR access and daily APP support, with a preferred start timeframe of December 2026.

Why Glendale, Arizona?

Glendale puts you in the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area with year-round sunshine, established communities, professional sports, dining, and easy access to hiking, golf, and desert recreation. It offers the advantages of a major market with the lifestyle flexibility that draws physicians to Arizona’s West Valley.

Schedule

• Approximately 15 days per month
• Full-time, hospital-based orthopedic trauma coverage
• Advanced Practice Provider support approximately 10 hours per day
• Dedicated operating room access
• Preferred start: December 2026

What You’ll Do

• Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
• Evaluate and treat acute fractures and high-energy orthopedic injuries
• Participate in orthopedic trauma call coverage at a Level II Trauma Center
• Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries within training and scope of practice
• Perform urgent and emergent orthopedic trauma procedures using dedicated OR resources
• Provide inpatient consultations, postoperative management, and appropriate follow-up care
• Collaborate closely with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, ICU, nursing, rehabilitation, and APP teams
• Maintain timely documentation and participate in trauma quality and performance-improvement initiatives as appropriate

What You Bring to the Team

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
• Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma
• Experience managing high-acuity orthopedic trauma and complex fracture cases
• Pelvic and acetabular fracture experience strongly preferred
• Current or eligible Arizona medical license
• Eligible for hospital credentialing and surgical privileges
• Strong communication, collaboration, and commitment to high-quality patient-centered trauma care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Paid onboarding and credentialing support

About SAMGI

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a physician-led organization partnering with hospitals and health systems across the country to deliver top-tier trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical specialty services. We build programs where clinicians are backed, not buried — supported, valued, and set up to do their best work.