Orthopedic Surgery Position in Southern Texas

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our established multi-specialty group in beautiful Laredo, Texas.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• General orthopedics with the opportunity to incorporate other specialties, including some trauma
• Access to MAKO
• Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia
• High volume, quick ramp-up
• Total Joint Accredited Facility
• In-house inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing unit
• Joining a well-established group with a reputation for excellence in the community
• Shared call with an experienced team for excellent work-life balance
• Office space available
• Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
• Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
• Strong clinical and administrative support with an experienced APC staff
• Dedicated medical assistant from day one, additional support added as volume grows
• Experienced surgeons preferred, but will consider strong new graduates with the correct skill set
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
• J1 visa support is NOT available at this location

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

• Generous compensation with bonus incentives
• Relocation assistance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical loan repayment assistance
• Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
• Malpractice
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)
• Texas does NOT have personal state income tax!

About Community Health Systems

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