Orthopedic Surgeon Total Joint

About the role

Adventist Health Sonora is part of the Adventist Health system, with hospitals and clinics serving patients across California, Oregon, and Hawaii. The Sonora campus offers a broad range of medical services — including Interventional Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Otolaryngology, and Urology — and hosts a Rural Track Family Medicine Residency program dedicated to training clinicians for underserved and rural communities.

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in California’s Gold Country, Sonora and Tuolumne County combine historic charm, a thriving arts scene, wineries, farm‑to‑table dining, and year‑round outdoor recreation with easy access to Yosemite National Park and the Emigrant Wilderness. The area offers a relaxed, affordable lifestyle within reach of Sacramento and San Francisco.

This is a full‑time, employed position through Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG). You will join a collegial team of five orthopedic surgeons and two spine surgeons in a hospital‑owned outpatient clinic serving three surrounding counties. The payer mix is approximately 60% Medicare, reflecting a growing retiree population. The practice is well established, and the role focuses on joint replacement — including anterior hip procedures — in a primarily outpatient setting. Both experienced surgeons and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high‑quality orthopedic care in a primarily outpatient clinic environment.
• Perform joint replacement procedures with a focus on anterior hip surgery.
• Serve the growing orthopedic needs of a three‑county service area.
• Collaborate with a team of five orthopedic surgeons and two spine surgeons.
• Participate in call coverage as required by the practice.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Current California medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Ability to meet Adventist Health Sonora’s medical staff credentialing standards.
• Commitment to required vaccinations (including measles, mumps, seasonal influenza, and COVID‑19 per state mandate) as a condition of employment; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Benefits

• First‑year income guarantee
• Starting bonus
• Annual quality bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation time
• 401(k) retirement plan
• CME allowance
• Student loan support

Compensation

Base wage scale: $558,000 – $780,249 per year. Total compensation may vary based on additional services such as call coverage, administrative duties, performance bonuses, and productivity after the initial guarantee period.