Orthopedic Total Joint Opportunity with Established Private Practice in Tucson, Arizona - Practice Big Medicine with a Better Lifestyle

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with a focus on Total Joint replacement to join a growing private practice. This position offers a rare opportunity to step into a well-established, high-volume practice with long-term stability and partnership potential.  

About the Practice

With decades of experience and a reputation for world-class outcomes, this practice has grown into the region’s most comprehensive private orthopedic group—while staying true to our mission:

“To provide the residents of our communities the highest quality, state-of-the-art and comprehensive orthopaedic care.”

You’ll be joining a collaborative, physician-led group with colleagues across multiple orthopedic subspecialties, robust ancillary services, and strong operational support so you can focus on what matters most—your patients.

Practice Highlights

• Private practice opportunity
• Clear path to partnership
• Onsite ancillary services and a professional management team
• MAKO 
• Hospital privileges at St. Joseph’s Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital
• Practice locations include medical office buildings on hospital campuses with potential satellite clinics throughout Tucson

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday clinic, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Clinical Split: Approximately 60% clinic / 40% OR
• Clinic Volume (at maturity):
• 3 clinic days per week
• ~30–50 patients per day as needed
• Surgical Volume:
• Estimated 6–8 surgeries per OR day, as appropriate
• Call: ER call coverage expected, including weekends

Support & Resources

• Dedicated Medical Assistants and reception staff
• Experienced professional management team
• Established referral base and strong hospital relationships

Candidate Profile

• Fellowship training or significant experience in Total Joint Replacement
• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Residents and fellows considered; prior experience preferred
• Interest in building a long-term practice within a collaborative private group

Why Tucson?

Tucson offers 300+ days of sunshine, stunning desert and mountain landscapes, a vibrant food and arts scene, and easy access to hiking, cycling, and outdoor adventure—all with a lower cost of living than many major metro areas.

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