Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description & Requirements

Orthopedic Surgeon

Start Date:

ASAP
Available

Shifts:

M-F
Pay Rate: $ - $

Join an established orthopedic surgery program serving a fast-growing regional market in Southwest Arizona. This employed opportunity allows you to practice full scope, comprehensive orthopedics within a collaborative, physician‑led environment supported by advanced technology and dedicated clinical teams. The incoming surgeon will receive dedicated operating room access, predictable scheduling and robust support.

The program continues to expand due to sustained community demand, creating long‑term stability and growth opportunities. Physicians here are empowered to shape their practice, supported by leadership that values innovation, teamwork, and patient‑centered care.

• Employed orthopedic surgery position within a growing regional medical group
• $795,000 base salary with $100,000 signing bonus, relocation and wRVU incentive
• Full offering of orthopedic services, including joint replacement, trauma, and sports‑related injuries
• Monday–Friday schedule with dedicated operating room days
• No emergency department call required; trauma coverage in place
• Epic electronic medical record with Dragon dictation
• Multiple Da Vinci robots available

Yuma, Arizona, sits along the Colorado River near the California and Mexico borders, offering a warm climate, affordable living, and abundant outdoor recreation. Known for its agricultural strength and military presence, Yuma provides economic stability alongside cultural events, river activities, and easy regional travel access.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Place to Live in Arizona (, 2024)
• Area Vibes rates Yuma highly for cost of living and housing affordability (, 2024)

A popular retirement community, Yuma is located at the southwestern corner of Arizona and draws tourists and retirees from all over the nation. The city possesses a wealth of cultural attractions, including the historical Yuma Territorial Prison. Fans of the outdoors will find much to love in Yuma, due to the city's proximity to the Kofa Mountain Range, Martinez Lake, and the Algodones Dunes, all of which offer a wide range of recreational and sporting possibilities.

Yuma's sports community is small but vibrant. Desert Sun Stadium is the home of the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and the San Diego Padres use the facility during spring training.

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single‑partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.