Orthopedic Trauma and Adult Joint Reconstruction Surgeon

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. Join a high-performing, rapidly expanding orthopedic team at Tacoma General Hospital, a regional referral center for complex, high-acuity trauma cases across Washington state. This role offers a dynamic blend of high-volume orthopedic trauma and an opportunity to develop an elective adult joint reconstruction practice, for primary joint replacement and revision procedures. We are seeking a candidate with fellowship training in orthopedic trauma with experience and interest in adult joint reconstruction. Arthroplasty fellowship training would be desirable but not required. Candidates will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and orthopedic resident trainees. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable Position Summary The Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon plays a critical role in the emergency and long-term care of patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team—including Emergency Physicians, Trauma Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Rehabilitation Specialists—to provide rapid assessment, surgical intervention, and recovery planning for traumatic orthopedic injuries. They specialize in managing severe fractures, joint dislocations, soft tissue injuries, and other musculoskeletal trauma resulting from accidents, falls, or high-impact events. They perform advanced procedures such as fracture fixation, limb reconstruction, and soft tissue repair while guiding post-surgical rehabilitation to restore function and mobility. Additionally, they collaborate with emergency and critical care teams to stabilize patients and develop individualized recovery strategies. Responsibilities Evaluate and diagnose patients with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries Perform surgical procedures, including joint replacements, fracture repairs, and soft tissue reconstructions Educate patients about surgical and non-surgical treatment options Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to hospital policies and industry regulations On Call rotation with the provider group Requirements Board certified/eligible at time of employment Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship or substantial experience in complex trauma surgery Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $809,000.00 - $838,133.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Orthotic And Prosthetic Association (AOPA)