Opportunity Details:
Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas is recruiting a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon for a position with Northwest Physicians Group. Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction preferred.
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Highlights:
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Employed position
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Join our current team of three orthopedic surgeons
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Exceptional financial and practice-building opportunity for elective practice
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Strong marketing and practice support
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Large, unsaturated geographic and population catchment area of ~ 450,000 in Texas Panhandle and border states
Responsibilities:
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Support the NWTHS mission of delivering high quality, compassionate care to Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle region
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Shared call with partners
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Assess, diagnose, treat and conditions and diseases of the musculoskeletal system utilizing surgical and non-surgical approaches
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Perform general and subspecialty orthopedic procedures
Requirements:
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BC/BE Orthopaedic Surgery required
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Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency required
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Fellowship training in AR / Proficiency in total joints preferred
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Active, clear Texas license and DEA or ability to obtain
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Clean professional background
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Compassionate bedside manner
Compensation & Benefits:
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Generous base salary
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Commencement bonus
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Relocation reimbursement
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Productivity incentive
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
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PTO, CME, 401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan
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Paid malpractice insurance
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Student loan repayment assistance and/or fellowship stipend may be available
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…
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Experience big skies, working ranches and Texas hospitality intersecting with a modern, vibrant economy
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Grow and thrive in the #1 midsize city in the U.S. for projected growth (UNC Kenan Institute - Empowering American Cities)
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Live at 3,600 feet altitude with 270 days of sunshine, breezes, low humidity, and four seasons
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Enjoy a high quality of life in a safe, friendly, mid-sized community of just over 200,000 and MSA of 300,000
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Drive stress-free to work in 15 minutes or less with no traffic
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Practice medicine in a business and physician-friendly state and community
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Maximize your dollar with house prices and living costs lower than other Texas cities
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Attend award-winning, top-ranked public schools, recipient of National Blue Ribbon awards
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Hike, bike or ride horses at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in America
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Play golf at scenic courses, do a guided hunt, or fish for Walleye at nearby Lake Meredith
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Take in a cultural arts scene including a symphony, ballet company, an opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz
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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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Hit the slopes for world-class skiing and snowboarding in Taos, NM, just a 5-hour drive away
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Jet out for quick get-aways from a modern airport offering direct flights to Texas metros, Denver, and Las Vegas
If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact:
Nathan Arnett
NWTHS Physician Recruiter
949.285.4947 mobile (call/text)
