Total Joints Surgeon

About the role

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) is seeking a highly skilled and board-certified/board-eligible Orthopaedic Total Joints Surgeon to join their team. The ideal candidate will deliver advanced, patient-centered spine care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary orthopaedic and neurosurgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations using medical instruments and equipment to assess mobility and strength.
• Administer or order tests, analyses, and diagnostic images; analyze reports and findings.
• Oversee maintenance of case histories and medical records.
• Diagnose conditions and administer or prescribe treatments, medications, and rehabilitation as applicable.
• Perform surgery.
• Attend to patients in clinic or hospital and re-examine disability cases periodically to verify progress.
• Monitor effectiveness of pain management interventions (e.g., medications, spinal injections).

Requirements

• MD/DO degree
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Experience in total joint arthroplasty
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Qualifications

• Completed residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Passing scores on USMLE or COMLEX
• Current license to practice medicine in the state of Colorado

Skills

• Strong surgical skills
• Excellent clinical judgment
• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $350,000 - $450,000
• Opportunities for investment in surgery centers and ancillary services
• Participation in a physician-owned group with a reputation for clinical excellence
• Community engagement and involvement in local healthcare initiatives

Pay

• $350,000 - $450,000

Schedule

• Full-time position