Knapp Medical Group·Weslaco, Texas
The Orthopedic Surgeon will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions while performing surgical and non-surgical procedures. They are also responsible for providing inpatient and outpatient care and participating in assigned call coverage.
Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community!
Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas.
With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology.
Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery.
Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years.
More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff.
Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people.
For more information, please call 956-968-8567 or visit www.KnappMed.org
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. Additionally, they must be eligible for or hold an active Texas medical license and a DEA license.
Market context
Orthopedic surgeons in Texas are often in demand because hospitals and specialty practices need clinicians who can manage high-volume musculoskeletal care across both elective and urgent cases. This role is competitive because employers typically look for board certification or eligibility, Texas licensure or eligibility, strong surgical skill, and a team-based, patient-centered approach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure status and highlight fellowship training, case mix, and collaborative experience in your application.
