About this opportunity
Doctors Hospital Of Laredo lists this General Surgeon | No State Tax & 300+ Sunny Days | Laredo, Texas opportunity in tea, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a full-time General Surgeon to join Laredo Physicians Group and Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, Texas. We are specifically looking for a general surgeon with an interest in breast and/OR oncology surgery to help expand these vital services in our community. This role offers a hospital-employed position in an established, high-volume surgical program with shared call among experienced surgeons and competitive compensation, allowing you to focus on quality surgical care while working alongside a collaborative team in a state-of-the‑art facility supported by Universal Health Services.
Quick Facts
Employment Type: Full-time, hospital-employed physician position
Schedule / Hours: High-volume surgical practice with practice development support
Call: Shared call among 3 busy, experienced general surgeons
Patient Volume: High demand area for surgical services with 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
Support / Care Team: Established surgical program working alongside 2 experienced general surgeons with quality recognition
EMR / Technology: Cerner EMR with da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system and state-of-the‑art surgical equipment
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general surgery services to a diverse border community patient population
Collaborate with experienced surgeons and support staff in a high-volume surgical practice
Manage day‑to‑day surgical responsibilities with coordinated, high-quality care approach
Document care using Cerner EMR system
Participate in shared call rotation with surgical team
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Competitive salary base slary 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: P aid 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 General Surgery
Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain Texas licensure
Spanish language skills 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 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
About the Organization & Community
Laredo Physicians Group partners with Doctors Hospital of Laredo to deliver comprehensive medical services throughout the community. Our collaborative approach ensures coordinated, high-quality care across all specialties, creating an environment where physicians can focus on what they do best: caring for patients.
Community Highlights:
Laredo combines affordable living with year-round warm weather (300+ sunny days) in a vibrant, family‑friendly community. Enjoy no state income tax in a tort reform state, authentic Mexican‑American culture, top‑rated schools, championship golf courses, and world‑class border cuisine. Located just 2.5 hours from San Antonio with an international airport offering direct flights to major cities. Experience Rio Grande fishing, Lake Casa Blanca State Park, and exceptional work‑life balance in this growing healthcare market with lower cost of living.
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Worksite address
tea, SD, 57064, US
Who can apply
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