Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Mesa, AZ
About The Position
A physician-owned orthopedic group in Arizona’s East Valley is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to lead and grow its established spine service. The incoming physician will serve as the group’s sole dedicated spine surgeon, providing elective surgical care across two established locations in Mesa and Gilbert. This position includes no trauma responsibilities and no emergency room coverage, allowing you to focus on scheduled procedures, continuity of care, and long-term practice development. You will be supported by two experienced Physician Assistants already assigned to the spine service. The practice also provides established referral relationships, guaranteed operating room block time, on-site imaging, physical therapy, rehabilitation services, and dedicated administrative support. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon seeking autonomy, reliable surgical access, strong earning potential, and a partnership pathway within a physician-led private practice.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
- Completion of a Spine Surgery fellowship
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain one
- DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
- Ability to secure hospital and surgical facility privileges
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Spine Surgery fellowship or training
- Arizona MD/DO license or eligible
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing a broad range of elective spine procedures
- Training or experience in minimally invasive spine surgery
- Demonstrated interest in practice development and service-line growth
- Strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach to APP utilization
- Interest in a long-term private practice and partnership opportunity
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with degenerative, deformity-related, and structural spine conditions
- Perform elective spine procedures, including fusions, discectomies, decompressions, and minimally invasive procedures
- Develop individualized surgical and nonsurgical treatment plans
- Lead preoperative evaluations and postoperative patient management
- Collaborate with dedicated PAs, physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and clinical support staff
- Provide scheduled patient care at the Mesa and Gilbert locations
- Coordinate care with referring physicians and other specialists
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Monitor surgical outcomes and participate in quality-improvement initiatives
- Contribute to the strategic growth of the spine service line
- Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered orthopedic spine care
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- CME allowance
- Reimbursement for medical licensure, professional dues, and board certification
- Employer-paid malpractice insurance
- Health Savings Account contributions
- Partnership track opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
