Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Rocky Mountain OrthopedicsPosted 4mo agoattending physician
$560,000Listed on official posting
SalaryDr Signal$775,000 physician-reported median · 111 recent reports
Orthopedic SurgeryFull-timeFull time, 40 hours per week; 2 days clinic, 2 days OR surgical time · Hand call requirements; general ortho call not required; details to be discussed during interview

Overview

Location
Rocky Mountain Orthopedics
Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week; 2 days clinic, 2 days OR surgical time · Hand call requirements; general ortho call not required; details to be discussed during interview
Employer-listed pay
$560,000

Listed on official posting

Practice
Clinic and hospital surgical center · Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center

Role summary

This full-time Orthopedic Hand Surgeon position in Grand Junction, CO, offers a $560,000 base salary plus productivity bonuses based on wRVUs, a starting bonus, and loan repayment assistance. The role includes a mix of clinic and surgical days, hand call responsibilities without general ortho call, and a generous benefits package.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Combination of clinic and OR time
  • Patient population: General orthopedic patients including hand conditions; microvascular and peripheral nerve procedures
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$560k
Physician-reported total comp$680k–$890k · $775k median
$520kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$930k

One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 111 physicians report earning (national cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$560,000
Pay context
Listed on official posting
Evidence
continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package . Compensation: Annual Base Salary: $560,000.00 wRVU Bonus: Earn an additional $75.00 per wRVU over 8,900 wRVUs per year Starting Bonus $3
Observed
1 mo ago
Compensation model
Annual base salary plus wRVU bonus: $75 per wRVU over 8,900 wRVUs per year
Bonus / incentives
wRVU bonus and starting bonus · $75 per wRVU over 8,900; $30,000 starting bonus
Signing bonus
$30,000
Loan repayment
$75,000

Benefits named in the posting

  • Paid time off
  • License reimbursement
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Relocation up to $20,000

Pay in context

Rocky Mountain Orthopedics

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Employer-posted pay
$560k/yr
Midpoint $560,000 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$775k
111 physician reports · national cohort · total comp
Posted pay$560k
Physician-reported total comp$680k–$890k · $775k median
$520kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$930k

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Next steps

Employer

Intermountain Health

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Facility & Community

Rocky Mountain Orthopedics
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Facility
Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center
Market
National
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Facility details
Practice setting
Clinic and hospital surgical center
Facility type
Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center
Beds
346
Trauma level
Level II trauma center
Patient population
General orthopedic patients including hand conditions; microvascular and peripheral nerve procedures
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Clinic and hospital surgical center

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $560,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • The posted pay sits below what 111 Orthopedic Surgery physicians report (national median $775,000) — what closes that gap: productivity upside, bonus, equity, or schedule?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • Is the $30,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • How is the $75,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week; 2 days clinic, 2 days OR surgical time
Call burden
Hand call requirements; general ortho call not required; details to be discussed during interview
Inpatient / outpatient
Combination of clinic and OR time
FTE
1
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Job Description When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” You’ll practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel. About this role As a Hand Orthopedic Surgeon at Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. Other orthopedic sub specialties covered in the group include fellowship trained specialists in operative sports medicine, adult reconstruction, hand and elbow, foot and ankle, hip preservation, pediatrics, musculoskeletal trauma, podiatry and non-surgical sports medicine. In this ortho hand practice, you will work alongside a collegial group of 15 physicians that also include 3 traumatologists and 17 advanced practice providers (APPs). Clinical Practice Working Full Time, 40 hours/week at the Rocky Mountain Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital and Grand Valley Surgical Center (ASC) You can anticipate 2 days per week in clinic and 2 days per week OR surgical time; patient-preferred hours are encouraged Hand call requirements but you will not be obligated to take general ortho calls Comprehensive treatment for most hand condition An ideal candidate will have successfully completed fellowship training in hand surgery. In addition, have experience in brachial plexus and free flap procedures (i.e. microvascular, peripheral nerves). How we'll support you Benefits: We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package . Compensation Annual Base Salary: $560,000.00 wRVU Bonus: Earn an additional $75.00 per wRVU over 8,900 wRVUs per year Starting Bonus $30,000.00 Relocation: up to $20,000.00 Student Loan Assistance: $75,000.00 Orthopedic Hand Call: To be discussed during interview What you’ll bring MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship training in Hand Surgery Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one Ability to successfully complete St. Mary’s credentialing process We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time About us Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west. Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain! What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes. Life in Grand Junction, CO Grand Junction, CO is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City, UT. With roughly 150,000 residents, Grand Junction is a right-sized community close to Colorado’s mountain towns and outdoor recreation opportunities. With mild winters and over 320 days of sunshine a year, Colorado’s Western Slope is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts. St. Mary’s Medical Center is a 346-bed Level II trauma center and the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for 125 years, St. Mary’s is a faith-based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Healthcare, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas. Location Rocky Mountain Orthopedics Work City Grand Junction Work State Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.