Neurosurgery in Texas | #1 midsize city in U.S. for growth

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas is recruiting a BC/BE Neurosurgeon for a position with Northwest Physicians Group.  Board certification or eligibility and completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency required.

Discover Amarillo here and Check out our city to see what makes Amarillo a wonderful place to call home!

Highlights:

• Employed position
• Exceptional financial and practice-building opportunity for elective spine
• O.R. equipped with StealthStation S8
• Large, unsaturated geographic and population catchment area of ~ 450,000 in Texas Panhandle and border states

Responsibilities:

• Support the NWTHS mission of delivering high quality, compassionate care to Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle region
• Shared trauma call - NWTHS is a Level II trauma center
• Diagnose, treat, and surgically manage wide range of diseases and conditions
• Perform cranial and spine procedures  

Requirements:

• BC/BE Neurosurgery required
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgical residency required
• Active, clear Texas license and DEA or ability to obtain
• Clean professional background
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate bedside manner

Compensation & Benefits:

• Generous base salary
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation reimbursement
• Productivity incentive
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
• PTO, CME, 401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan
• Paid malpractice insurance

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a tertiary care facility and teaching hospital known throughout the region for cardiac, stroke, emergency, surgical, and women & children’s services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle the hospital treats over 64,000 patients in its ED each year. NWTHS features a Children’s Hospital, The Childbirth Center, and surgical services in robotics, cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, bariatrics, head and neck, orthopedics, and ortho trauma. NWTHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest hospital and healthcare management companies.

In Amarillo, Texas, you can…

• Experience big skies, working ranches and Texas hospitality intersecting with a modern, vibrant economy
• Grow and thrive in the #1 midsize city in the U.S. for projected growth (UNC Kenan Institute - Empowering American Cities)
• Live at 3,600 feet altitude with 270 days of sunshine, breezes, low humidity, and four seasons
• Enjoy a high quality of life in a safe, friendly, mid-sized community of just over 200,000 and MSA of 300,000
• Drive stress-free to work in 15 minutes or less with no traffic
• Practice medicine in a business and physician-friendly state and community
• Maximize your dollar with house prices and living costs lower than other Texas cities
• Attend award-winning, top-ranked public schools, recipient of National Blue Ribbon awards
• Hike, bike or ride horses at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in America
• Play golf at scenic courses, do a guided hunt, or fish for Walleye at nearby Lake Meredith
• Take in a cultural arts scene including a symphony, ballet company, an opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz
• Entertain the family with outings to a historic, revitalized downtown featuring diverse cuisine, live music and a new minor league baseball park

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If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact:

Nathan Arnett

NWTHS Physician Recruiter

Nathan.Arnett@uhsinc.com

949.285.4947 mobile (call/text)

About Universal Health Services, Inc

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the largest and most respected healthcare management companies in the United States. Through its network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and ambulatory care services, UHS provides high-quality, patient-centered care to millions of individuals each year. With hundreds of facilities across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, UHS is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. The organization fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.