Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is searching for a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a dynamic physician-led organization in Phoenix. This role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care within a high-acuity trauma center and involves collaboration with an experienced orthopedic trauma team.

The successful candidate will manage complex fracture care and participate in trauma call coverage, offering a competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits and a structured schedule.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship.
• Eligible for Arizona medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients.
• Participate in trauma call coverage.
• Balance surgical cases, inpatient care, and follow-up clinic responsibilities.

Skills

Expertise in pelvic and acetabular fracture care

Experience managing high-acuity trauma cases

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Education

Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship

Job description

We are seeking a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a physician‑led organization in Phoenix focused on building and supporting high‑performing surgical teams across the United States. Our model emphasizes predictable scheduling, strong clinical support, and allowing surgeons to focus on delivering exceptional patient care in a hospital‑based setting.

This position supports a high‑acuity trauma center and offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced orthopedic trauma team in a well‑supported, collaborative environment.

Schedule

• 183 shifts annually (24‑hour shifts)
• Blocked scheduling with 7‑day stretches
• Built‑in recovery time between rotations

Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non‑operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
• Participate in trauma call coverage
• Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries
• Collaborate with trauma surgery, ICU, and emergency medicine teams
• Balance surgical cases, inpatient care, and follow‑up clinic responsibilities
• Ensure timely documentation and high‑quality, patient‑centered care

Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
• Experience managing high‑acuity trauma cases preferred
• Expertise in pelvic and acetabular fracture care strongly preferred
• Eligible for Arizona medical licensure
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
• CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage