Orthopedics Physician

Orthopedic Surgeon

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed acute care medical center located in Amarillo, TX, has been providing high-quality medical care to the residents of west Texas and the Panhandle since 1924. The hospital is currently recruiting a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon for a General Orthopedics position with our employed multispecialty group Northwest Physicians Group. Subspecialty interest/fellowship training in AR/TJ and/or Sports Medicine welcome.

Job Description

• BC/BE Orthopaedic Surgery
• General Orthopedics
• AR/TJ or Sports Medicine subspecialty interest welcome
• Shared call, hospital is a trauma center
• Employed position
• Attractive compensation package with generous base salary
• Productivity incentive for added earnings potential
• Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• PTO, CME, 401(k), Employee stock purchase program
• Paid medical malpractice insurance
• Loan repayment assistance may also be available
• Texas has no state income tax and is a tort reform state

Community Overview

Amarillo, Texas, at 3,672 feet altitude with consistent breezes and low humidity, enjoys 270 days of sunshine annually and four distinct seasons. Top-rated schools, upscale neighborhoods with views, and well-appointed country clubs offer families and individuals an exceptional quality of life. Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the United States. World-class skiing and snowboarding can be found in Taos, NM, only a 5-hour drive away. Amarillo boasts a vibrant cultural arts scene including a symphony, ballet, opera, museums, and art galleries. Sports teams, diverse restaurants and cuisine, great shopping, annual festivals, and a historic, revitalized downtown with a brand-new baseball park and minor league team combine to present a variety of entertainment options. With a metro area population of 300,000 and an international airport with quick flights to other Texas and U.S. cities, Amarillo is an emerging city with abundant opportunities!