Join Our Growing Central Valley Orthopedic Group as a Total Joint Surgeon in Modesto, CA

Job Description:

Join a thriving and well-established private orthopedic practice in Modesto, California! We are seeking a skilled and motivated Total Joint Surgeon to help meet the growing demand for joint replacement services in the Central Valley. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a busy practice alongside a collegial team, supportive leadership, and a strong referral network.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Balanced schedule: 2 clinic days / 2 OR days per week
• On-site imaging and physical therapy services
• High patient volume (40–60 patients per day)
• Access to multiple area hospitals
• Optional call coverage available based on hospital needs

Position Highlights & Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package
  • Salary range: $657,700–$1,037,200
    • Wages are determined based on factors including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience
  • Mentorship opportunities available for new graduates

Candidate Requirements:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint Surgery required
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of California

Doctors Hospital of Modesto was opened on July 7, 1962, by a group of local physicians. In 1979, to better reflect its full scope of services, Doctors Hospital of Modesto was renamed Doctors Medical Center.

Today, Doctors Medical Center has established itself in the Central Valley as a provider of quality medical care and treatment.

The 465-bed, multi-specialty hospital is part of Tenet HealthSystem, a nationwide provider of health care services. Doctors Medical Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is licensed by the state of California and is an approved provider of benefits for many insurance plans in addition to Medicare and Medi-Cal.

Highlights:

• STEMI Center
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• ECMO Capabilities
• 15 OR Rooms, 1 designated to trauma daily
• 4 GI/IR dedicated procedure rooms
• 5 Cath Labs, 1 EP lab with a 2022 New FDA approved Insight X System and a Medtronic Cryoablation system
• 1 Hybrid Room
• 3 Xi Da Vinci’s
• 1 Bi-plane room
• 4 ICUs: ICU, SICU, CVICU, and NCCU a total of 44 beds.
• Level 3 NICU, with laborist on site
• Off-site Behavioral Center of 73 beds

About Modesto:

Modesto is well known for its rich agricultural history – its county, Stanislaus, is in the top six California counties in terms of farm production.  Over the last decade, Bay Area natives have moved into the Central Valley and contributed to its growth. The downtown area is vibrant with restaurants, shops, bars, coffee and teahouses, art studios, live music, etc.

This city has several inviting qualities such as a warm hometown feel, low cost of living, affordable housing, and access to all necessary amenities. The public schools have a great reputation, and there are a variety of private schools to choose from. Beautiful neighborhoods are abundant with parks around every corner. This area of California excitedly offers a multitude of outdoor recreational sites and activities to enjoy.

Modesto has a cozy feel but is quite elegant with its architecture and history. It is centrally located to most major cities with the expected travel distance of 75 miles to Sacramento; 95 miles to Fresno; 89 miles to San Francisco, 84 miles to San Jose, 84 miles to Yosemite, and 312 miles to Los Angeles.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.