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).
• Document examination results, treatment plans, and patient outcomes.
• Participate in the on-call schedule handling orthopaedic trauma cases from a Level 3 ER.
• Participate in our walk-in orthopaedic clinic on a rotating basis.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• An MD or DO degree.
• A current medical license to practice in the state of Colorado.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Experience in total joint arthroplasty.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong surgical skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate training in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Experience in complex joint replacement procedures.
• Knowledge of current orthopaedic techniques and technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent surgical skills and an ability to perform complex joint replacement procedures.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in managing patient care and outcomes.

Benefits

VSON offers:

• Competitive salary ranging from $350,000 to $450,000 annually.
• Opportunities for investing in surgery center shares and ancillary revenue sources.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Strong community engagement and support.

Pay

$350,000 - $450,000 annually

Schedule

Flexibility with a focus on clinical excellence and community engagement.