Physician (Joint/Reconstructive Surgeon)

Description

Job Summary:

Tucson Orthopedic Institute is seeking an Orthopaedic Total Joint/Adult Reconstructive Surgeon to join our practice based in our Tucson offices. This is a practice made up of 40 physicians and surgeons across 6 locations and is Southern Arizona’s largest and most established physician-led orthopedic group.

About Tucson Orthopedic Institute:

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, Southern Arizona’s largest and most established physician-led orthopedic group, is intentionally structured for physicians who want to build a lasting career with increasing influence, ownership, and financial upside. Since 1994, the Board-certified physicians of Tucson Orthopaedic Institute have been setting the highest standard for orthopaedic care in Southern Arizona. Our goal has been to consistently deliver world-class care and successful outcomes. Over three decades later, we have grown into the largest and most comprehensive, private orthopaedic practice in the Tucson area.

Incentives and Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation including a partnership track with equity 
• Potential ancillary profit sharing and the opportunity to invest in ambulatory surgery center (ASC)
• Relocation allowance, sign-on bonus and base salary plus productivity-based bonuses
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k plan and paid time off
• Covered malpractice and CME’s 

Requirements

EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery
• Strong preference for fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction, Total Joints, or Hip and Knee
• Clear and active license in the respective state (or willingness to obtain state license)

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes demanding environment.
• Experience with a wide range of medical conditions
• Strong triage and multitasking skills

SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of common diseases and disorders.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate difficult conversations professionally.
• Patience, exceptional bedside manner, and the ability to empathize with the patient.
• Ongoing professional development and conference participation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. 
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone. 
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 
• Other: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.