Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity - Northwest Healthcare | Tucson, Arizona

Discover Your Next Adventure in Orthopedics – Where Your Career and Lifestyle Align

Northwest Healthcare, the largest and most dynamic hospital system in Southern Arizona, is inviting a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing team in beautiful Tucson, AZ at Northwest Medical Center. This is an opportunity to step into a thriving practice within a well-established, high-volume, and fast-growing network.

What You Can Expect:

• Hospital-employed position with long-term stability
• Join a large, busy multi-specialty group with excellent support
• General orthopedics with a focus on total joints
• Access to cutting-edge surgical technology, including MAKO robotics
• Immediate referral base from employed and independent PCPs
• Full-time, permanent role – No locums or part-time arrangements
• Dedicated Medical Assistant from day one; additional staff as your practice grows
• On-campus office space just steps from the hospital

Practice Perks:

• High patient volume and growth potential from day one
• Outreach & marketing support to build your brand and patient base
• Collaborative medical community with a supportive administration

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary + bonus incentives
• Relocation assistance
• Commencement bonus & residency/fellowship stipend
• Medical education debt assistance
• Comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), malpractice coverage
• Annual CME allowance + dedicated CME days
• Referral bonuses and other incentives

Note: This opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship. Must be board-certified and have completed U.S. residency training.

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Why Tucson? Work. Live. Play.

Tucson offers a lifestyle that few places can match. Nestled between stunning mountain ranges and desert beauty, the city boasts year-round outdoor activities, vibrant culture, and a low cost of living. Whether you're hiking scenic trails, enjoying live music, exploring rich history, or indulging in world-class cuisine—Tucson has something for everyone.

• Top-rated schools and affordable housing
• Family-friendly events and cultural festivals year-round
• Named the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the U.S.
• Easy access to major airports and weekend getaways

About Northwest Healthcare – Your Place to Shine

Northwest Healthcare is proud to be the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona, delivering care through a comprehensive, fully integrated healthcare network. With a strong presence across Tucson and surrounding communities, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible care for the region.

Our growing network includes:

• Four hospitals strategically located to serve the area:

• Northwest Medical Center (300 beds – our flagship facility)
• Oro Valley Hospital (146 beds)
• Northwest Medical Center Houghton (52 beds)

• Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita (18 beds)

• Two freestanding emergency departments
• Two ambulatory surgery centers
• Three large provider groups specializing in primary care, specialty care, and cardiology
• Multiple urgent care centers throughout the region

This expansive footprint allows Northwest Healthcare to offer collaborative, patient-centered care while supporting our physicians with a wide referral base, advanced technology, and a community-focused mission. As we continue to expand, we remain dedicated to being the healthcare service leader for Southern Arizona.

Make your mark with Northwest Healthcare. Build the career you’ve dreamed of in the place you’ll love to call home.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.