Physician, Orthopedic Surgery - Total Joints (Santa Barbara, CA)

Sutter Health•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•$650,000 - $750,000

About The Position

Sansum Medical Group, part of Sutter Health, is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Total Joint Replacement Surgeon to join its physician-led, multispecialty medical group in Santa Barbara, California. The surgeon will provide expertise in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and help build on an established comprehensive joint replacement program. The opportunity may also include serving as Medical Director of the Total Joint Replacement Program, with clinical and strategic leadership responsibilities in a growing orthopedic service line. The physician will work in a collaborative environment supported by specialists, advanced imaging, rehabilitation services, and an integrated Epic electronic health record. Procedures are performed at the Foothill Ambulatory Surgery Center. The role includes advancing evidence-based, patient-centered care, supporting quality initiatives, expanding outpatient surgical capabilities, and helping establish Sansum Clinic as a regional destination for hip and knee replacement care. The position offers an established patient panel, strong community demand, dedicated Medical Assistant support, and a physician-focused culture that values quality care and work-life balance. Compensation includes an annual base salary of $650,000–$750,000, a directorship stipend, a one-year income guarantee, sign-on bonus, and productivity incentives, with the opportunity to move to productivity after six months. The employer is PSLF-eligible.

Requirements

MD with directly related experience in orthopedics and total joints.
Excellent skills in orthopedic and total joint surgeries.
Board certified or board eligible in orthopedics.
DEA certificate.
Eligible to work in the United States.
California licensure or the ability to obtain California licensure.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training in orthopedic total joint replacement.
Expertise in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.
Experience as a physician leader or an established orthopedic surgeon seeking a leadership opportunity.

Responsibilities

Perform primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.
Deliver outstanding patient outcomes and evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Build upon the established comprehensive joint replacement program.
If serving as Medical Director, provide clinical and strategic leadership for the Total Joint Replacement Program.
Drive quality initiatives and expand outpatient surgical capabilities.
Help establish Sansum Clinic as a regional destination for hip and knee replacement care.

Benefits

Annual base salary of $650,000–$750,000.
Additional stipend for directorship.
One-year income guarantee.
Sign-on bonus.
Productivity incentives, with the opportunity to move to productivity after six months.
PSLF-eligible employer.
Home Loan Assistance Program.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
Relocation assistance.
Covered licensure, DEA, and board certification fees.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
CME allowance.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Disability coverage.
Generous time away.
401(k) with profit sharing.
Retirement planning resources.