Total Joint Surgeon — Frisco, CO — $350k

Ortho Conditioning; Colorado; On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401K w/matching

profit-sharing

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Frisco, CO is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Orthopaedic Total Joints Surgeon to join a physician-owned team. A guaranteed salary of $350k–$450k with potential partnership in 1–2 years awaits the right candidate.

We offer a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with a focus on advanced spine and joint care, competitive benefits, relocation assistance, and opportunities to grow within the practice.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.) required.
• Fellowship trained in Total Hip and Knee joint replacement.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Experience with Total Joints surgery preferred, new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and assess mobility and strength.
• Order and interpret tests and imaging; analyze results.
• Maintain medical records and case histories.
• Diagnose conditions and provide treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Care for patients in clinic or hospital and reassess progress.
• Oversee pain management strategies and monitor outcomes.
• Document findings and treatment plans clearly.
• Participate in on-call orthopaedic trauma and rotating walk-in clinics.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and HIPAA regulations.
• Support safety practices and other duties as assigned.

Education

Doctorate in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.)

Fellowship trained in Total Hip and Knee joint replacement

Board certified or board eligible for Orthopaedic Surgery

Experience working as an orthopaedic Total Joints surgeon preferred

Job description

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery Frisco, CO Full Time $350k 2 wk ago · Jul 21, 2026

Get ready for a bright future with Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery and join a team of physicians passionate about getting people back to doing the things that they love.

Established in 1979, Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) is seeking a highly skilled and board-certified/board-eligible Orthopaedic Total Joints Surgeon to join our team. Currently, we have two Sports Medicine surgeons who are looking for a Total Joints surgeon to join their team. The ideal candidate will deliver advanced, patient-centered spine care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary orthopaedic and neurosurgical environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a physician-owned group with a reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and strong community engagement.

The Details of the Job

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations using medical instruments and equipment to assess mobility and strength.
• Administer or order tests, analyses, and diagnostic images; analyze reports and findings.
• Oversee maintenance of case histories and medical records.
• Diagnose conditions and administer or prescribe treatments, medications, and rehabilitation as applicable.
• Attend to patients in clinic or hospital and re?examine disability cases periodically to verify progress.
• Monitor effectiveness of pain management interventions (e.g., medications, spinal injections).
• Document examination results, treatment plans, and patient outcomes.
• Participate in the on?call schedule handling orthopaedic trauma cases from a Level 3 ER.
• Participate in our walk?in orthopaedic clinic on a rotating basis, including rapid assessment of acute injuries and triage of surgical candidates.
• Use proper infection control procedures adopted by affiliated surgery centers and hospitals.
• Meet company expectations and maintain confidentiality of PII in accordance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform duties in accordance with all company safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

We will offer a competitive guaranteed salary ($350,000 - $450,000) with the ability to become a partner in 1-2 years depending on experience.

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• 401K w/matching
• profit-sharing
• Paid Time Off (additional paid time off for your CMEs and CME dollars)
• Relocation Assistance
• and much more!

• potential investing in two different surgery centers
• having 2 in-office MRI's
• 3 x-ray machines
• our own Physical Therapy group
• providing our own durable medical equipment to our patients
• Employed physicians can also purchase surgery center shares.
• Additional compensation from these ancillary sources range between $100,000 - $500,000 annually.

The Next Step Is Yours! Pursue your purpose and let's work together to support our commitment of providing high-quality patient care for our communities.

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Education, Experience and Certificates

• Doctorate in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.).
• Fellowship trained in Total Hip and Knee joint replacement
• Board certified or board eligible for Orthopaedic Surgery
• Experience working as an orthopaedic Total Joints surgeon preferred, but we will consider new graduates

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