Physician - Hand Surgery (Orthopedics) Job in Tucson, Arizona

Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon Needed in Tucson, Arizona – Competitive Compensation and Bonus

Profession

Physician

Specialty

Hand Surgery (Orthopedics)

Job Description

Northwest Healthcare is the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona and is seeking a BE/BC Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon in beautiful Tucson, AZ.

Hospital employed opportunity joining a large and very busy multispecialty group
Physician must be board-certified or board-eligible
Hand/Upper Extremity fellowship required
All equipment and 24/7 anesthesia coverage available
Outreach and marketing support provided to help establish your practice
High patient volume opportunity
Office space available
Physicians start with one Medical Assistant, additional support provided as patient volume grows
New grads are welcome to apply
No visa sponsorship support available at this time

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Competitive salary with bonus structure
Relocation assistance
Commencement bonus
Medical loan repayment
Malpractice
Excellent health benefits and 401K
Potential retention and quality bonus opportunities
Annual CME allowance
Referral bonuses

NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE - Your Place to Shine!

Northwest Healthcare is the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona with an integrated healthcare network. It has expanded its services and footprint throughout Tucson and surrounding areas. With four hospitals (300-bed Northwest Medical Center, 146-bed Oro Valley Hospital, 18-bed Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, and 145-bed Northwest Medical Center Houghton), Northwest Healthcare has positioned themselves strategically to become the healthcare service leader for Southern Arizona residents. In addition to the four hospitals, Northwest Healthcare also operates two freestanding emergency departments, two ambulatory surgery centers, three large provider groups (primary care, specialty care, and cardiology), and three urgent care centers.

TUCSON, AZ - Work. Live. Play.

Tucson is an oasis of recreation, history and leisurely activities. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, or enjoy endless entertainment options, Tucson has something for everyone. Known for its affordable housing and nationally recognized top rated schools, our community is a wonderful place to raise a family. Due to our close proximity to airports that will take you away on stunning vacations, the state of Arizona is filled with adventurous weekend getaways. Tucson is well-known for its majestic mountain ranges, hiking and biking trails, dining, beautiful desert scenery, and year-round outdoor activities. Tucson is a city rich in history and cultural events too. And, if you are a foodie, you will love Tucson! UNESCO named Tucson as the first City of Gastronomy in the United States! The culinary heritage is a perfect mix of Mexican and Native American tradition. Every bite is an experience!

Tucson is known for the following:

A sunshine mecca with an average of 300+ days of sunshine a year
Highly-rated golf, tennis and biking destination
Year-round hiking! Discover a new trail to explore every weekend
View the majestic Saguaro National Park and take the most stunning sunset photos
Burgeoning microbrewery scene and award-winning regional wineries
Sports galore! Of course there is the University of Arizona athletics, but did you know we have an ice hockey team in the desert, soccer and an indoor football league team?
World-renowned spas and resorts (The Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain, Canyon Ranch, Miraval)
The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, the largest gem show in the world
El Tour de Tucson is one of the largest road cycling events in the United States, attracting cyclists from all over the world
Get your winter snow skiing fix just an hour away on Mount Lemmon
Experience all four season in beautiful Northern Arizona and White Mountains, less than a four-hour drive
Explore Indian Ruins – Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot
Top-rated schools and other educational facilities
History and Culture: Tombstone, Bisbee, San Xavier Mission, Tubac, Desert Museum, Biosphere, and much more
San Diego is less than a six hour drive for a fabulous weekend getaway
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - fly nonstop to over 22 destination airports in the United States, Canada and Mexico
Test your luck at the casinos – Las Vegas is just a 60 minute flight away
Wineries in Sonoita and Wilcox, AZ
Enjoy weekend getaways to some of the most beautiful and popular attractions that are all within a 2-5 hour drive, such as:
- Phoenix, AZ (111 miles)
- Sedona, AZ (227 miles)
- San Diego (400 miles)
- Rocky Point, Mexico (214 miles)
- The Grand Canyon (340 miles)
- Experience all four season in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona (256 miles)
- Bisbee, AZ (97 miles)
- Tubac, AZ (48 miles)
- Los Angeles, CA ( 483 miles)
- Antelope Canyon (387 miles)

Discover your best life in Tucson, Arizona! For more information, please visit the following links:

Northwest Healthcare website: https://www.healthiertucson.com/
Information about visiting Tucson:https://www.visittucson.org/
Best Trails to Hike in Tucson:https://www.alltrails.com/us/arizona/tucson
Relocating to Tucson: https://www.visittucson.org/plan-your-visit/newcomers-and-relocation/
Marana is one of the fastest growing cities in America and a suburb of Tucson: https://www.discovermarana.org/
Oro Valley, another Tucson suburb: https://orovalleychamber.com/visitors/

The top attractions in Arizona are just a drive away for relaxing weekend getaways:

Job ID:
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No
Accepts Search Firm Solicitations: Yes

Location Description

Whether just beginning your professional career or looking to make a deeper impact, find the work/life balance you, and your family, have been searching for right here in Northwest Tucson and Oro Valley. With the beautiful Sonoran Desert as your backyard, we offer a unique blend of the region’s rich cultural diversity and active lifestyle, making it an ideal place to call home. Enriching activities and exciting entertainment are always on the radar with over 300 days of sunshine each year. Residents soak in such annual events as Broadway in Tucson, Championship Golf, Tucson Rodeo, Fourth Avenue Street Fair, El Tour de Tucson, Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, and more. For a shopping experience like none other, choose from a selection of indoor and outdoor retail areas. For the outdoor enthusiast, our parks, trails, mountains and outdoors spaces are some of the region’s best kept secrets. Hiking and biking are avid past times of residents.

Arizona students perform well above the national standards according to the Arizona Department of Education. The community boasts 39 public/ 21 private high schools, 48 public/ 38 private middle schools and 134 public/ 56 private elementary schools. We also are home to Pima Community College, University of Phoenix and the University of Arizona for some of the best college sports in the Southwest. For an exceptional culinary experience, delectable cuisine, both traditional and contemporary, can be found in every corner of our spectacular community. We offer a well-educated, diverse populace, affordable, quality housing and premier healthcare options. Additionally, a strong economy makes Tucson and Oro Valley a superlative setting for practicing medicine.

As a core anchor of healthcare in Tucson for over three decades, Northwest Medical Center (NMC), our 300-bed facility, has a history of growing and expanding its facilities and services to meet the needs of this rapidly growing and diverse community. In 2005, Northwest Healthcare added Oro Valley Hospital (OVH), a 146-bed hospital located in the thriving community of Oro Valley. Our hospitals are committed to adding new technology, facilities, programs and outstanding practitioners to develop our continuum of care. We also have added six Urgent Care facilities, two surgery centers and later in 2015, a free-standing Emergency Room opening as part of our system.

Northwest Allied Physicians (Allied) is our growing multi-specialty group located in offices throughout Southern Arizona. Physicians can expect to enter a practice with high patient demand and a loyal patient base in an expanding market. The market advantage our physicians enjoy is equaled only by the level of support they receive. Northwest Allied Physician’s health delivery system is designed to complement growing physician practices and other health care businesses at every opportunity. Physicians can feel confident their patients have access to a superb continuum of care.

Tucson National Recognition
CNN Money: Named Tucson one of 25 Best Places to Retire
Time Magazine: Rated Tucson as one of eight Intelligent Cities
Forbes Magazine: Ranked Tucson as one of America’s Most Innovative Cities
Sunset Magazine: 20 Best Towns of the Future
Forbes Magazine: 8^th Best City for Commuters
Men’s Fitness Magazine: 13^th Fittest City