About this opportunity
Universal Health Services (UHS) lists this Orthopedics Physician opportunity in laredo, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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 a lower cost of living.
If you have interest in this position, please contact:
Samantha Barnett
In-house Physician Recruiter
Worksite address
laredo, TX, 78045, US
Who can apply
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