Join Laredo Physicians Group and Doctors Hospital of Laredo as a full-time Orthopedic Surgeon in Laredo, Texas. This hospital-employed position embeds you into an established, high-volume surgical program with shared call among experienced surgeons and highly competitive compensation, allowing you to focus on delivering quality surgical care in a state-of-the-art facility supported by Universal Health Services.
Quick Facts
- Employment Type: Full-time, hospital-employed physician position
- Schedule / Hours: Full-time
- Call: Shared call among community orthopods
- Patient Volume: High-demand area with a growing patient base
- Location: Laredo, Texas (America's largest inland port city)
- Practice Setting: 183-bed acute care facility with da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system and state-of-the-art operating rooms
- EMR / Technology: Cerner EMR
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive Care: Deliver advanced orthopedic services to a diverse, multicultural border community population.
- Surgical Collaboration: Work closely alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons and a dedicated support team.
- Volume Management: Navigate a high-volume, collaborative practice environment with a quality-focused care approach.
- Digital Workflows: Document all patient care efficiently using the integrated Cerner EMR system.
- Shared Call: Participate in an equitable, team-coordinated shared call rotation schedule
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive salary base salary plus wRVU bonus
- Sign-on / Relocation: Physician signing bonus, relocation package, and student loan assistance available
- Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Complete insurance coverage, 401(k) with company matching, life and disability insurance
- PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: Paid time off package with CME allowance for continuing medical education
- Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support: Employee stock purchase plan, malpractice insurance coverage provided, marketing assistance
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in orthopedic surgery
- Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain Texas licensure
- Spanish language skills a plus not required
Growth & Development
- Access to extensive resources through Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies
- Practice development support and marketing assistance for an immediate start
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in an established surgical program
- State-of-the-art da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system and advanced surgical equipment for continuous skill development
