Orthopedics - Trauma Physician

Orthopedics - Trauma Physician at Universal Health Services (UHS) summary :

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a BC / BE fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon for an employed position to support its complex trauma program. The hospital, a Level II trauma center, offers a robust compensation package and a comprehensive benefits plan while serving a large service area. The position involves treating severe trauma cases as well as some elective surgeries in a community known for its high quality of life.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a BC / BE fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon willing to also do elective cases for an employed position to support its high-level, complex trauma program. NWTHS is the designated trauma center for the Texas Panhandle, capable of treating acetabular, pelvic, and periarticular fractures. With a dedicated EMS helicopter, NWTHS services a 150-mile service area which includes the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, southern Colorado, and eastern New Mexico.

Opportunity highlights :

• BC / BE Orthopaedic Surgery
• Completion of an Orthopaedic Trauma fellowship (preferably OTA-accredited)
• Hospital is a Level II trauma center with 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
• 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

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.

If you have interest in this position, please contact :

Nathan Arnett

In-house Physician Recruiter

In Amarillo, Texas , you can

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Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon, fellowship-trained, Level II trauma center, Texas Panhandle healthcare, inpatient rehabilitation, competitive compensation, hospital employment, advanced trauma care, outpatient physical therapy, surgical services