Orthopedics - Trauma Physician

Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Job Description:

• BC/BE Orthopaedic Surgery
• Completion of an Orthopaedic Trauma fellowship (preferably OTA-accredited)
• Hospital is a Level II trauma center with a large catchment area
• Inpatient rehabilitation and hospital-owned outpatient PT center available
• Join our team of 3 fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeons
• Seeking a candidate also willing to perform some elective cases

Compensation and Benefits:

• Highly competitive comp package with generous base salary and productivity incentive
• Commencement bonus and relocation assistance
• Robust benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
• PTO, CME, 401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan (at discount), Paid malpractice
• Texas has no state income tax and is a tort reform state

Facility Overview:

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a tertiary care facility and teaching hospital known throughout the region for cardiac, stroke, emergency, and children's services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle and certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, 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.

Community Overview:

In Amarillo, Texas, you can experience a place where big skies, working ranches, and Texas hospitality intersect with a modern, vibrant economy. Grow and thrive in the fastest-growing economy among midsized cities in the U.S. Live at 3,671 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 250,000. 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 lower house prices and living costs 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 whole family with an outing to our historic, revitalized downtown featuring diverse cuisine, live music, and a new minor league baseball park and team
• Hit the slopes for world-class skiing and snowboarding in Taos, NM, just a 5-hour drive away
• Jet out for quick get-aways from a modern airport offering direct flights to Texas metros, Denver, and Las Vegas