Orthopedic Surgeon

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day to providing care that is unmatched in western Colorado.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West, we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver; we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

Family Health West (FHW) is located in beautiful Western Colorado, near the Utah border, with an abundance of outdoor adventures just waiting for you in your off time. FHW is a physician-led organization grounded in our intention to transform the health of the communities we serve in Western Colorado. Our critical access hospital, while a rural classification in name only, is a 25-bed facility serving our community with 24/7 emergency room services, a 30-plus clinic medical facility, robust adult and pediatric rehabilitation clinics, a wide range of imaging and lab tests, and respiratory therapy.

We often describe our rootedness and community involvement through staff being active in what they are passionate about while also finding ways to give back in a meaningful way to our community - the community where we live, thrive, and serve. The ideal candidate would specialize in general orthopedic surgery with a strong interest in supplying a full complement of orthopedic services, including joint replacements.

We are located in Fruita, Colorado, at the base of the Colorado National Monument - which we think is one of the natural wonders of the world. Many of our teammates join our community because of the complimentary outdoor sports, adventures, and distinctive four seasons we all enjoy here. Whether your passion includes rescue dogs, white water rafting, hiking, or painting, this community offers it!

Finally, we would be remiss to not mention our finer qualities too, like the area school district, Colorado Mesa University, concerts, and amazing outdoor venues, fine dining, and so much more. We invite you to come and experience everything we have to offer.

FHW allows physicians to enjoy the autonomy of private practice with the security of being employed. The organization manages all administrative duties for physicians including marketing, staffing, billing/collecting, etc. We are seeking candidates with a desire to offer a broad array of general orthopedic surgery options from acute musculoskeletal injury with operate/non-operative care to total joint replacements of all types. We are looking for a candidate that is collaborative and approaches healthcare as a team leader.

Family Health West is a well-established multi-specialty practice with two other Orthopedic Surgeons and will have three NP/PA providers when…