Job Description: Orthopedic Surgeon Position

Key Highlights:

• Position Type: Full-time, hospital-employed Orthopedic Surgeon.
• Practice Setup:
  • Established and well-known orthopedic practice.
  • Ample office and patient rooms for a second orthopedic surgeon.
  • 4-day workweek: 2 days in the clinic, 2 days in the OR, and 1 day off.
  • OR days feature blocked scheduling.
  • Clinic hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch break.

Responsibilities:

• Clinic Workload:
  • See 25–30 patients per clinic day.
• OR Schedule:
  • Perform 4–5 surgeries per day.
  • Cases include scopes, knees, hips, totals, shoulders, feet, ankles, and hands.
• Call Duty:
  • 8 on-call days per month.
  • Must be within 30 minutes of the hospital while on call.
  • ER admits low-acuity patients overnight for surgery the next day.

Patient Population:

• High orthopedic demand from active and aging population.
• Large Hispanic population (Spanish fluency beneficial but not required).
• Pediatric cases referred to Grand Junction or Denver.

Referral Base:

• Robust referral network from clinics and community physicians.
• 3 family practice clinics, 2 internal medicine physicians, 8 family medicine physicians, and 7 advanced practitioners contribute referrals.

Facility and Support:

• Technology:
  • Clinic EMR: Athena; Hospital EMR: Meditech.
  • Imaging: X-ray capabilities, GE 450 Wide Bore MRI, 2 C-Arms, Zimmer ROSA robot.
• Hospital Resources:
  • 24/7 hospitalist, CRNA, and ER physician coverage.
  • Strong radiology, nursing, and PT/OT support.
  • Excellent consultation availability across specialties.
  • Nursing staff provides pre-surgery total joint classes.

Financials and Benefits:

• Compensation:
  • Salary: $526K–$636K
  • 2-year guaranteed salary with wRVU bonus starting in year 3.
  • Negotiable student loan repayment.
  • Stipend for fellows/residents signing before graduation.
• Benefits:
  • Group health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Paid malpractice insurance (COPIC) with tail coverage.
  • 403(b) retirement plan.
  • 30 days’ vacation (includes 6 holidays).
  • $5,000 annual CME reimbursement.

Community Highlights:

• Lifestyle:
  • Rural setting with five municipalities.
  • Outdoor activities: biking, rafting, hiking, skiing, hunting, and more.
  • Active and engaged community with a mix of Medicare/Medicaid, privately insured, and self-pay patients.
• Proximity:
  • Close to regional airports in Grand Junction and Montrose.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education: M.D. or D.O. from an American Residency program.
• Qualifications:
  • Board-eligible or board-certified.
  • Friendly with a strong bedside manner.
  • Well-rounded skill set; fellowship preferred but not required.
  • Team-oriented and eager to build a thriving practice.

Interview Process:

• Step 1: Initial interview with CEO and Dr.
• Step 2: Second interview with CEO, Chief of Staff, and orthopedic providers.
• Step 3: On-site visit for hospital and clinic tours, community exploration, and meeting medical staff.
  • Travel expenses reimbursed.
  • Typical visit spans three days, with flexible itineraries.