Orthopedic Surgery | Mountain Living Near Yellowstone | Generalist with Broad Case Mix

Orthopedic Surgery | Mountain Living Near Yellowstone | Generalist with Broad Case Mix

Job Description

Pacific Companies invites you to explore a unique opportunity to join a high-performing orthopedic team serving a loyal patient population across a 60,000-person regional catchment. This position offers the rare blend of broad-spectrum orthopedic surgery, exceptional autonomy, and the ability to shape your practice in a community that deeply values its physicians. With two orthopedic surgeons nearing retirement and one surgeon recently departing, incoming physicians will find immediate need and substantial growth potential. As part of the dominant orthopedic group in the region, you will also benefit from strong PA support, excellent hospitalist coverage, and a robust, multi-county referral network. This role is ideal for a generalist who enjoys variety, wishes to avoid big-city burnout, and wants to practice where quality of life is unmatched. 

 

Position, Compensation & Organizational Highlights 

  • General Orthopedic Surgery position with full-spectrum practice needs 
  • Strong community demand and reputation  
  • Broad case mix — trauma, joints, sports, hand, general orthopedics 
  • Trauma interest welcome — access to OR required for timely cases 
  • Typical weekly structure: 4.5-day workweek with Friday half-day 
  • OR time: 2–2.5 days/week | Clinic: 16–18 patients/day 
  • Annual case volume historically ranges 263–465 cases 
  • Outreach required: 1 day, twice monthly  
  • Call: 8–10 days/month with 1–2 weekends; shared with private practice surgeon 
  • Strong team: 3 orthopedic surgeons + 2 PAs; excellent OR team support 
  • Robotics available in nearby Powell (MAKO) | Open to exploring a robot locally 
  • Extremely competitive salary plus productivity bonus, sign on/relocation bonus, and quality incentives 
  • Fully enhanced benefits package  
  • EMR – EPIC 
  • Supported by a financially stable, community-focused, independent hospital 
  • Expect a high degree of autonomy and quick decision-making without corporate red tape 
  • Culture emphasizes collaboration, community engagement, and long-term retention 

 

Live Where Adventure Begins – A True Mountain West Lifestyle 

Surgeons who thrive here are those who value community, authenticity, and the ability to practice meaningful medicine without sacrificing personal well-being. This Wyoming town offers a lifestyle rooted in outdoor adventure, low crime, zero traffic, and the kind of small-community warmth that is increasingly rare. Families enjoy excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, abundant youth sports, and easy access to wilderness areas that draw visitors from across the country. Physicians walk or bike to work, enjoy quick commutes, and participate in a community that truly knows and appreciates its medical professionals. Whether you are seeking world-class recreation, a place to raise a family, or an escape from big-city burnout, this region delivers. 

 

Community Highlights 

  • Mountain-town lifestyle with unmatched access to outdoor recreation 
  • Walkable, safe community where physicians are highly respected 
  • Low crime, no traffic, and a relaxed day-to-day pace 
  • Ideal for families — great schools and a supportive local culture 
  • Thriving athletic training program at the high school (optional involvement) 
  • Four-season outdoor paradise: hunting, fly fishing, hiking, skiing, biking, snowmobiling 
  • Easy access to the Big Horns, Yellowstone, and the Tetons 
  • Regional airport in town; international access nearby 
  • Significant population growth in 65+ demographic ? strong ortho demand 
  • Perfect match for outdoors enthusiasts and those seeking real community connection 
  • A place to build a stable, long-term career with exceptional work-life balance 

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