Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Hand in Phoenix, AZ

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Hand
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a full-time Hand Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona, with a strong interest in trauma care, academic medicine, and resident education. Join a busy hand surgery practice at a Level I Trauma and Burn Center, supported by an established general surgery trauma team.

This position combines comprehensive hand surgery with faculty responsibilities and the opportunity to help shape a growing clinical service. The department hosts General Surgery and Surgical Podiatry residency programs and provides supervision for rotating plastic surgery residents.

Position Highlights

• Established hand surgery practice with a strong emphasis on trauma
• Inpatient and outpatient care encompassing elective, urgent, and emergent conditions
• Faculty role with direct involvement in resident teaching and supervision
• Collaboration with the Hand Section Chief to develop and expand the clinical service line
• Team-based patient management and shared on-call responsibilities
• Physicians completing fellowship training in 2027 are welcome to apply
• Candidates requiring H-1B visa sponsorship will be considered

Compensation & Benefits

• $553,000–$586,500 annual compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning day one
• 401(k) with an employer match that increases annually up to 6%
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays
• One week of paid CME time and a $4,000 CME allowance
• Paid sick time
• Additional benefits

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Completion of an accredited surgical residency and hand surgery fellowship
• BC or BE in the primary surgical specialty
• Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery, or certification or eligibility for certification in Surgery of the Hand
• Current Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain an unrestricted license
• Eligibility for hospital credentialing and appropriate surgical privileges
• Strong interest in trauma surgery, academic medicine, and resident education
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient management