Orthopedic Total Joint Opportunity with Established Private Practice in Tucson, Arizona - Practice Big Medicine with a Better Lifestyle!

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with a focus on Total Joint replacement to join a growing private practice. This position offers a rare opportunity to step into a well-established, high-volume practice with long-term stability and partnership potential.  

About the Practice

With decades of experience and a reputation for world-class outcomes, this practice has grown into the region’s most comprehensive private orthopedic group—while staying true to our mission:

“To provide the residents of our communities the highest quality, state-of-the-art and comprehensive orthopaedic care.”

You’ll be joining a collaborative, physician-led group with colleagues across multiple orthopedic subspecialties, robust ancillary services, and strong operational support so you can focus on what matters most—your patients.

Practice Highlights

• Private practice opportunity
• Clear path to partnership
• Onsite ancillary services and a professional management team
• MAKO 
• Hospital privileges at St. Joseph’s Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital
• Practice locations include medical office buildings on hospital campuses with potential satellite clinics throughout Tucson

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday clinic, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Clinical Split: Approximately 60% clinic / 40% OR
• Clinic Volume (at maturity):
• 3 clinic days per week
• ~30–50 patients per day as needed
• Surgical Volume:
• Estimated 6–8 surgeries per OR day, as appropriate
• Call: ER call coverage expected, including weekends

Support & Resources

• Dedicated Medical Assistants and reception staff
• Experienced professional management team
• Established referral base and strong hospital relationships

Candidate Profile

• Fellowship training or significant experience in Total Joint Replacement
• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Residents and fellows considered; prior experience preferred
• Interest in building a long-term practice within a collaborative private group

Why Tucson?

Tucson offers 300+ days of sunshine, stunning desert and mountain landscapes, a vibrant food and arts scene, and easy access to hiking, cycling, and outdoor adventure—all with a lower cost of living than many major metro areas.

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.

Carondelet Health Network

For over 135 years, Carondelet Health Network has provided top-quality, affordable healthcare services to Southern Arizona. We're proud to be comprised of a comprehensive network of healthcare providers, including St. Mary's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Carondelet Neurological Institute, Carondelet Heart and Vascular Institute, Marana Hospital, St. Raphael's Emergency Center and numerous physician offices throughout the Tucson, Green Valley, and Nogales areas.

Our network is renowned for its exceptional services in neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, bariatrics and rehabilitation care. As the only Catholic hospital system in Southern Arizona, our dedication to compassionate care extends to our associates, patients, their families and the wider community. We welcome you to join our team of healthcare professionals, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our patients and neighbors.

A few of our distinctions:

St. Joseph's Hospital:

• Received the 2022 Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
• Certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare.
• Designated as a Cardiac Arrest Receiving Center by Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Accredited as a Chest Pain Center by American College of Cardiology.
• Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

St. Mary's Hospital:

• Received the 2022 Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines program.
• Certified as a Primary Plus Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare.
• Accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiologists at Level 5 in 2014 and 2017, with cycle VI in process and completion target date of 6/21.
• Designated as a Cardiac Receiving Center by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Other recognitions:

• Excellence in heart and stroke care is a longstanding tradition at both St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.
• Joseph's and Holy Cross Hospitals are Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Centers for quality maternity care
• They are recognized for proven expertise, high-quality care, and patient results as designated Maternity Centers in Southern Arizona.
• Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital's rehabilitation program is dedicated to providing high-quality care.
• The program has been recognized by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for both their cardio and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
• Surgical Weight Loss Center at St. Mary's Hospital designated as accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)

Life in Tucson

Tucson offers medical and health professionals a high quality of life with world-class medical facilities, year-round outdoor activities, a thriving arts and culture scene, a low cost of living and friendly communities. The city's mild climate and natural beauty provide endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, while its rich history and unique blend of cultures are celebrated through numerous festivals and events. With a strong education system and a supportive healthcare network, Tucson is an excellent place for medical and health professionals to build their careers and make a difference in people's lives.