Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic

77 consultants; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants, a well-established orthopedic practice, seeks a surgeon to join a high-volume orthopedic setting with 50% clinical duties and 50% time in the operating room on a dedicated orthopedic block. The hospital emphasizes a strong trauma team, modern imaging, and Epic EMR across the network.

The candidate will have an outpatient focus of about 80% and 20% inpatient duties, with light call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Colorado medical license to be secured prior to start.
• Clean malpractice history.
• Most recent NPDB Self Query Report active within last 30 days.
• DEA registration required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Split time: 50% clinical responsibilities and 50% operating room time with dedicated block time.
• Outpatient focus ~80% and inpatient ~20%, with light call.
• Facility equipped with modern orthopedic tech and in-house X-ray; Epic EMR used across the network.

Education

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery / Board Eligible (0-5 years since residency)

Colorado medical license

DEA registration

Clean malpractice history

Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (active within last 30 days)

Job description

Join a well-established orthopedic practice consisting of seven seasoned orthopedic surgeons and nine advanced practice providers. The robust support team includes eight medical assistants, three athletic trainers, a registered nurse, a clinic supervisor, three radiological technologists, six physician assistants, two referral coordinators, and three surgery coordinators.

They seek a candidate who thrives in a high-volume, high-output orthopedic setting.

The position offers a balanced schedule comprising 50% clinical responsibilities and 50% operating room time, with dedicated block time and an orthopedic-specific operating room equipped for surgical procedures.

The facility boasts state-of-the-art technology, including mini C-arms, robotic systems, advanced arthroscopy equipment, and in-house X-ray capabilities supported by dedicated radiological technicians.

They operate in a dedicated orthopedic hospital where teams in the operating room are experienced and consistent.

The role features an outpatient focus of approximately 80%, combined with 20% inpatient duties, and involves light call responsibilities, supported by a dedicated orthopedic trauma team.

They utilize the Epic electronic medical record system across our network.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery or Truly Board Eligible (within 0-5 years post-residency)
• Colorado medical license (must be secured prior to start)
• Clean malpractice history
• Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (active within the last 30 days)
• DEA registration (must be obtained before starting)