Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint

Why Join Us

Carondelet Medical Group is seeking a fellowship-trained Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to join a high-volume, rapidly expanding orthopedic program on the St. Joseph's Hospital campus in Tucson. You'll walk into a referral-rich environment with a strong clinical infrastructure already in place no practice-building from scratch required. The Joint Replacement Center is certified across knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle procedures, and the program is built to support your surgical success from day one. If you want to do the work you trained for, with the team and tools to back you up, this is the opportunity.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, employed position with rapid ramp-up into an established, busy practice
• 60% outpatient / 40% surgical split for a balanced, high-quality schedule
• Average 25 patients per clinic day; 8-12 surgeries per week
• Access to MAKO robotic-assisted surgery system
• Certified Joint Replacement Center covering knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle procedures
• On-campus clinic, OR, and inpatient care for seamless transitions throughout your day
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team with full ancillary support
• Shared call schedule manageable and clearly defined
• Physician-led practice model with clinical autonomy
• In-house marketing, business development, billing, credentialing, HR, and compliance support

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance provided (with tail coverage)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Total Joint / Adult Reconstruction
• Arizona licensed or eligible to obtain state licensure

Why Tucson

Tucson offers over 350 days of sunshine per year, making it one of the most livable cities in the Southwest for physicians who want an active lifestyle alongside a rewarding career. As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, the culinary scene punches well above its weight and the cost of living remains significantly lower than comparable metros. Home to the University of Arizona, Tucson carries an academic energy with easy access to Phoenix, Sedona, and northern Mexico for weekend escapes, rounding out a community that's as well-rounded as it is affordable.

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About Tenet Health

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At Tenet Healthcare, we believe in fostering an environment that enables our physicians to focus on what matters most – providing compassionate care to the communities we serve. That care is supported by a strong foundation of highly trained and mission-driven team members, advanced medical equipment, medical expertise, and robust data and technology.

Our footprint is expansive, allowing thousands of physicians the privilege to serve patients across the country. Whether you are just finishing your residency or fellowship training, or exploring ways to further your medical career, Tenet is proud to offer a wide range of opportunities to the medical community to advance our mission of providing quality, compassionate care.