What are the responsibilities and job description for the Total Joint Reconstructive Surgeon - Flagstaff, AZ. position at Flagstaff Center of Bone and J?
Description
About the Position
Flagstaff Bone & Joint is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified, fellowship-trained total joint/reconstructive surgeon to join our respected private orthopaedic practice in Flagstaff, Arizona. The role offers immediate physician support, no hospital orthopaedic trauma call, a strong outpatient surgery platform, and a defined partnership trajectory across the practice, ASC, and real estate.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a fellowship-trained hip and knee reconstructive surgeon to develop a high-quality elective practice in Northern Arizona within a physician-led orthopaedic practice that offers clinical autonomy, strong operational infrastructure, and a meaningful path to long-term ownership.
- Focus: Adult hip and knee reconstruction, including primary and revision arthroplasty.
- No Trauma Call: No hospital trauma call responsibilities.
- Dedicated PA Support: The practice will provide a full-time PA to support surgical assisting, perioperative coordination, and related administrative needs. All PA costs will be covered by the practice prior to the surgeon entering the partnership track.
- Outpatient-Oriented: Our practice supports a robust outpatient surgery model, with other total joint surgeons typically performing approximately 75% of their procedures at our ASC setting.
- ASC Flip Day Blocks: The surgeon will have ample opportunities for weekly flip day blocks at our ASC, utilizing two OR rooms.
- Partnership Track: Includes participation in ancillary income, ASC distributions, and real estate ownership.
- Strong Support System: Work alongside experienced orthopaedic surgeons, PAs, NPs, therapists, athletic trainers, medical assistants, and a seasoned leadership team with deep expertise in surgical practice management and healthcare innovation. Our onboarding approach is intentionally structured to help new surgeons ramp efficiently while preserving the autonomy needed to build a successful practice.
- Schedule Flexibility: We do not impose rigid template-driven schedules or corporate micromanagement. You will have complete autonomy to design your clinical and surgical schedules as you prefer.
Why Flagstaff Bone & Joint?
- FBJ combines the advantages of a long-established regional referral base with the agility of an independent, physician-led practice. The platform includes three locations, integrated ancillary services, a high-functioning ambulatory surgery center, and continued investment in infrastructure to support growth, efficiency, and patient access across Northern Arizona.
Compensation & Benefits
- Two-year employment agreement with guaranteed salary and productivity incentives followed by eligibility for full partnership with participation in ancillary income, ASC distributions, and real estate ownership.
Work-Life Balance and Paid Time Off
- 28 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 paid holidays per year
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical Insurance (Cigna)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Profit Sharing & Defined Benefit Plan eligibility after one year
- Wellness Program, and monthly gym membership reimbursement
- Liability Insurance & Licensing Cost Reimbursement
Our Work Culture
- FBJ offers a collegial, high-performing environment where surgeons are supported by experienced clinical and operational teams and are empowered to shape their practice in a manner consistent with their professional goals and standards of care. Flagstaff offers an uncommon combination of outdoor access, four-season living, and community stability, making it attractive for surgeons seeking both professional opportunity and long-term quality of life.
Explore More about FBJ and Flagstaff, AZ.
- Group Website: Flagstaff Bone and Joint
- Discover Flagstaff: Live in Flagstaff
- Local News & Community: Arizona Daily Sun
- Hiking & Outdoor Recreation: Best Hikes in Flagstaff
Education & Schools:
- Flagstaff Unified School District: FUSD
Charter Schools:
- Basis Flagstaff: Basis
- Mountain Charter School: Mountain Charter School
- Flagstaff Junior Academy: FJA Academy
- Northland Preparatory Academy: NPA
Apply now (kharlan@flagstaffboneandjoint.com) to explore the opportunity or contact us for a confidential conversation, or fill out the application for this job listing.