Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in Colorado

Orthopedic Surgeons are specialized physicians that diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and prevent diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Their expertise is vital in the physician industry, as they perform surgeries to address trauma, tumors, injuries, infections, and other conditions requiring surgical intervention. They also provide nonsurgical treatments like medication or physical therapy. Orthopedic Surgeons can further specialize in areas like sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, or orthopedic oncology.

Important skills for Orthopedic Surgeons include excellent hand-eye coordination, physical stamina, decision-making abilities, and interpersonal skills. They must be board-certified in orthopedic surgery, which requires completion of medical school, a five-year residency in orthopedic surgery, and passing a comprehensive exam. Some surgeons may also complete additional training in a subspecialty area. Prior to becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon, a person may start as a medical student, then advance to a surgical resident, and finally to an orthopedic surgery fellow.

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Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint Arthroplasty

  • Intermountain Health
  • Brighton, CO
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brighton, CO
  • 1 hour ago

Fellow physicians specialize in total joints, sports medicine, and hand surgery. We are currently seeking a fellowship trained Total Joint Arthroplasty Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team....

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Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon - In Sunny Western Colorado

  • Community Hospital
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 11 hours ago

Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is an accredited Joint Commission Orthopedic Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement Surgery for hip, knee, and shoulder....

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Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joints - Colorado Springs, Colorado

  • UCHealth
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago

Be part of a large, physician-led, non-profit health system with access to referrals from a wide-reaching network of primary care physicians. EPIC EMR utilized system-wide....

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Orthopedic Surgeon - General - Woodland Park

  • UCHealth
  • Woodland Park, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Woodland Park, CO
  • 14 days ago

UCHealth Medical Group and the Orthopedic Surgery group are ready to welcome a board-eligible/certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join UCHealth in Woodland Park, CO....

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Orthopedic Surgery Physician (Pediatrics)

  • Denver Health
  • Denver, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 16 days ago

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Orthopedic Surgery Physician (Pediatrics) to join our team! We're with you for life's journey....

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Orthopedic Surgery Physician (Pediatrics)

  • Denver Health
  • Denver, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 17 days ago

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Orthopedic Surgery Physician (Pediatrics) to join our team! We're with you for lifes journey....

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Full-Time - Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon

  • Your Community Hospital
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 21 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 21 days ago

Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is an accredited Joint Commission Orthopedic Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement Surgery for hip, knee, and shoulder....

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Orthopedic Surgeon - General - Pueblo, Colorado

  • UCHealth
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 28 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 28 days ago

Dedicated orthopedic hospital with experienced and consistent teams in OR 80% Outpatient, 20% Inpatient, Light call with a dedicated orthopedic trauma team. Epic EMR utilized system-wide....

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Total Joint Surgeon Durango, CO

  • Surgery Partners
  • Durango, CO
  • 28 days ago
  • Durango, CO
  • 28 days ago

service line Build strong relationships with referring providers and the broader medical community Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited institution Completion of Orthopedic Surgery residency...

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Orthopedic Surgeon

  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 28 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 28 days ago

.ajd_overview__info.ajd_overview__info.job-info Job Summary and Responsibilities As a physician-facing organization, our Physician Group is passionate about high-value, top quality care made...

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Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago

surgeons, two pediatric sports medicine specialists, four physician assistants, a nurse practitioner, and a physical therapist RMC has 53 pediatric beds and 20 PICU beds with more than 300 pediatric...

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Hand Surgeon - Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, Professor

  • University of Colorado
  • Aurora, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 60+ days ago

in hand/orthopedic surgical techniques Associate Professor: Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine Board Certification in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Completion of Plastic Surgery...

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Pediatric Plastic Hand Surgeon - Open Rank

  • University of Colorado
  • Aurora, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 90+ days ago

Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and didactic instruction of medical students and plastic or orthopedic surgery residents....

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Salary for Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in Colorado

This is the average annual salary for Orthopedic Surgeon jobs in Colorado as reported by the BLS.

$365,060


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Orthopedic Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

Orthopedic Surgeons in Colorado offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
63.8%
Bachelor's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
Associate's Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.5%