Job Description

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon – Elective Private Practice

Locations: Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-Time
Practice Model: 100% Elective Spine Surgery
Trauma/ER Coverage: None
Compensation: $400,000–$650,000 base salary plus RVU incentives
Travel: Local coverage between Mesa and Gilbert only
Partnership Track: Available

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.

Position Highlights

• 100% elective spine surgery
• No trauma responsibilities or ER coverage
• Serve as the practice’s sole dedicated spine surgeon
• Two experienced Physician Assistants assigned to the spine service
• Two clinic days and two to three surgery days per week
• Guaranteed block OR time
• Established referral network and patient base
• Integrated imaging, diagnostics, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
• Competitive base salary plus RVU incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Partnership track opportunity
• Physician-owned and physician-led environment

Clinical Structure

• Spine Surgeons: One dedicated surgeon
• APP Support: Two Physician Assistants assigned to spine care
• Clinic Schedule: Two days per week
• Surgery Schedule: Two to three days per week
• OR Access: Guaranteed block time
• Locations: Mesa and Gilbert
• Call: 1:3 rotation, limited to the surgeon’s established patient panel and supported by APPs
• Trauma/ER Coverage: None

The two dedicated PAs assist with clinic flow, patient evaluations, surgical coordination, inpatient care as applicable, and postoperative follow-up.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $400,000–$650,000, based on experience
• RVU-based productivity bonus
• Sign-on bonus tailored to candidate needs
• 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

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Build Your Spine Practice with the Right Support

This position combines the autonomy and earning potential of private practice with the clinical infrastructure typically associated with a larger healthcare system. With two dedicated PAs, guaranteed OR access, established referrals, and no trauma or ER responsibilities, you will have the support needed to deliver excellent surgical care and build a sustainable spine practice.

Apply Today

Qualified Orthopedic Spine Surgeons are invited to submit a current CV for confidential consideration. Cover letters and professional references are welcome but not required.

Join a physician-led orthopedic practice where your expertise is valued, your clinical autonomy is respected, and your long-term growth is supported.

Requirements

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Spine Surgery fellowship or training
• Arizona MD/DO license or eligible