Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon | Grand Junction, Colorado

Location & Type Location : Grand Junction, Colorado Job Type : Full-Time | Employed Practice Job Summary Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, in partnership with Community Hospital, is seeking a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon to join a premier, sub-specialized orthopedic group in Grand Junction, Colorado. This is an employed position offering a highly competitive $750,000 base salary plus a lucrative wRVU production bonus structure. Step into a highly respected, Joint Commission Accredited Center of Excellence with an established Velys Robotic-Assisted knee program and tap into an expansive, rapidly growing regional market across Western Colorado and Eastern Utah. Reasons to Join High-Volume, Built-In Referral Base : Join a comprehensive sub-specialty team consisting of fellowship-trained Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle, Hand, Total Joint, and Orthopedic Spine specialists. Cutting-Edge Technology : Operate utilizing a well-established Velys Robotic-Assisted knee replacement program. Work-Life Balance : Favorable 1:7 call rotation supporting a growing Level III Trauma Center (approx. 24,000 annual visits). Award-Winning Facility : Practice at an independent, 60-bed acute care hospital that earned a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating (2024), was named a top recommended Colorado hospital by Becker’s Healthcare, and received the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2025). Unmatched Mountain Lifestyle : Grand Junction offers over 300 days of sunshine a year and immediate access to skiing, rafting, hiking, and mountain biking without the typical Front Range crowds. Job Description As a Total Joint Surgeon with Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, you will take over a vibrant, expanding service line. The practice enjoys exclusive sports medicine partnerships with four regional high schools, Colorado Mesa University athletics, and the Grand Junction River Hawks hockey team, embedding your group deeply within the community. You will collaborate closely with our orthopedic spine and sub-specialist teams to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care. Your elective total joint practice will be supported by advanced practice providers, modern surgical suites, and a robust hospital network designed to maximize your efficiency both in the clinic and the OR. Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Orthopedic Surgery. Successful completion of an Accredited Adult Reconstruction (Total Joint) Fellowship. Strong preference for candidates with trauma experience to support the Level III Trauma service. Ability to obtain an unrestricted Colorado Medical License. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary : $750,000 guaranteed baseline. Production Bonus : wRVU production incentives with an 8,840 wRVU threshold. Employer-paid Medical Malpractice coverage. Participation in an employer-sponsored 457(f) deferred compensation plan alongside a standard matching retirement plan. Generous sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options. Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend. Comprehensive hospital employee medical, dental, and vision benefit package. About Community Hospital & Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Community Hospital is a full-service, 60‑bed, independently owned acute‑care facility serving as the primary healthcare anchor for Western Colorado—the largest metropolitan area between Denver and Salt Lake City. Together with Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, the campus provides world-class, localized orthopedic care, combining clinical excellence with a patient‑first, independent culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr