Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

OverviewThis is a rare opportunity to inherit a high-demand hand surgery practice with structured transition and mentorship from a retiring surgeon at a physician-owned multi-specialty orthopedic group designed for efficiency, growth, and high-income potential.Mission StatementSpencer Orthopedics is a comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine clinic based in the Coachella Valley that is committed to delivering exceptional musculoskeletal care with a patient-centered approach. Our integrated team of orthopedic specialists, physical and occupational therapists, and chiropractic providers collaborate to diagnose, treat, and restore function while optimizing performance and long-term health. We emphasize treating the whole person through every stage of care, from treatment to recovery to peak performance and injury prevention. By combining advanced non-surgical therapies, regenerative medicine, and physiologic optimization with state-of-the-art surgical techniques to repair, regenerate, or replace damaged tendons, torn ligaments, and painful joints, we personalize patient care and empower our patients to move better, feel stronger, and live without limitation.Position OverviewStart: January 2027 (experienced) or September 2027 (new graduates)Replace established hand surgeon with built-in case volumeImmediate referral network accessEmployment term: 1yr employed salaried position + productivity bonusMentorship + transition plan3 year Partnership track for new grads: 1 year employment, 2 year associate contractER Call Averages 1:5 between two local hospitalsRelocation assistance- $5,000Employment Compensation StructureCompetitive Base SalaryProductivity BonusIncome EnhancersER Call: Averages 1:5 between two local hospitalsAvg. $1,300/day stipendASC Ownership OpportunityAncillaries (OT/DME/PRP)BenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision Insurance401k/Profit Sharing Plan20 days PTO7 Days CMEOffice LocationsPalm Desert, CALa Quinta, CAPractice ModelPhysician-ownedIntegrated Specialties & Ancillaries: Orthopedics, PT, OT, Chiropractic, DME, PRP/biologicsDedicated PA-driven workflowHigh-efficiency ASC utilizationClinical ScopeHand and Elbow focusedTransition & MentorshipDirect mentorship from retiring surgeonGradual transfer of patients and referralsJoint clinics during onboardingImmediate surgical cases availableInfrastructure & SupportDedicated MA + PA supportCentralized referral intakeEstablished PCP and urgent care networkBuilt-in ancillary capture systemsGrowth OpportunityExpansion into Palm Springs marketOpportunity to help build multi-surgeon platformFuture leadership and partnership pathwaysIdeal CandidateFellowship-trained in Hand SurgeryBoard eligible/certified Orthopedic SurgeryHand and elbow focusedGrowth-oriented and team-focusedComfortable in high-efficiency modelER Call Coverage: Averages 1:5 between two local hospitalsLifestyleLocated in the California resort towns of Palm Desert and La Quinta, the Coachella Valley boasts year-round sunshine, towering palm trees and scenic mountainscapes, as well as a plethora of golf courses, hiking and biking trails, and is only 30min from Palm Spring International Airport, 45 min from forested mountains and 1.5hrs from SoCal beaches and ski resorts. Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego are all within 2 hours.ApplySubmit CV and optional cover letter to nkenton@spencerorthopedics.com.