Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Elite trauma surgery.
Desert living at its finest.

Join Sonoran Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons (SOTS) at St. Joseph's Hospital — an all-fellowship-trained team delivering exceptional orthopedic trauma care in one of the Southwest's most livable cities.

183

Shifts / year

26

26

St. Joseph's Hospital · Tucson, Arizona

Partnered with SAMGi · Physician-led orthopedic trauma program · Full multidisciplinary team support

26

Weeks working

7-day 24-hour blocks, high-volume trauma, APP support 365 days/year, fellowship-trained partners

26

Weeks living

Hike the Sonoran Desert, ski Mount Lemmon, explore Mexico — Tucson opens the world

The lifestyle

Half the year operating.
Half the year everything else.

Tucson is a city that rewards surgeons who know how to live. When you're on, you're immersed in complex, high-acuity trauma alongside an exceptional all-OTA-fellowship-trained team. When the block ends, Tucson delivers: the Santa Catalina Mountains out your back door, Saguaro National Park minutes away, a thriving food and arts scene, and a cost of living that lets your compensation go much further. And with Tucson International Airport nearby, those 26 weeks of freedom can take you anywhere.

What you'll do clinically

Work alongside an exclusively OTA fellowship-trained team at one of Tucson's premier trauma programs. You'll practice at the highest level of orthopedic trauma surgery with a multidisciplinary team built to support you every day of the year.

OTA fellowship required Complex fracture care Pelvic trauma Acetabular injuries Operative & non-operative Mgmt High-volume environment Trauma surgery support Surgical critical care APP support 365 days

What's in the package

Competitive compensation

Strong earning in a city with a favorable cost of living — your dollars go further here

Full malpractice + tail

Complete coverage so you focus on patients, not liability

Comprehensive benefits for you and your family

Build your future and stay at the forefront of your field

Fellowship-trained partners

Every colleague on the SOTS team holds OTA fellowship training

Paid onboarding & credentialing

We handle the logs so you can start strong

Where you'll live

Tucson, Arizona · Sonoran Desert

Tucson consistently ranks among the most affordable, livable cities in the southwest. With the University of Arizona anchoring a vibrant academic community, world-class outdoor recreation on every side, and sunshine virtually year-round, it's a city that attracts people who love to live well.

• Saguaro National Park at your door
• 350 days of sunshine per year
• Favorable cost of living
• Vibrant arts & food scene
• University of Arizona community
• Tucson International Airport nearby
• 60 min to the Mexican border