Now recruiting · Tucson, Arizona
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
Weeks on
26
Weeks free
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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
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Competitive compensation
Strong earning in a city with a favorable cost of living — your dollars go further here
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Full malpractice + tail
Complete coverage so you focus on patients, not liability
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Medical, dental & vision
Comprehensive benefits for you and your family
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401(k) + CME allowance
Build your future and stay at the forefront of your field
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Fellowship-trained partners
Every colleague on the SOTS team holds OTA fellowship training
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Paid onboarding & credentialing
We handle the logistics 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.
  • ⛰️ Santa Catalinas & Mt. Lemmon skiing
  • ✓ 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
Express Interest
Interested in learning more?
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