General Surgery in Texas | #1 midsize city in U.S. for growth

Opportunity Details Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas is recruiting a BC/BE General Surgeon for a position with Northwest Physicians Group. Discover Amarillo here and Check out our city to see what makes Amarillo a wonderful place to call home! Highlights: Employed position Opportunity includes taking trauma/acute call + building an elective practice NWTHS is a Level II trauma center Elective GS practice can potentially include subspecialty interests Large, unsaturated geographic and population catchment of ~ 450,000 in Texas Panhandle and border states

Responsibilities

Support the NWTHS mission of delivering high quality, compassionate care to Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle region Diagnose, treat, and surgically manage wide range of diseases and conditions Perform common and full scope of general surgical procedures

Requirements

BC/BE Surgery required Completion of an ACGME-accredited surgical residency required Active, clear Texas license and DEA or ability to obtain Clean professional background Strong interpersonal and communication skills Compassionate bedside manner Compensation & Benefits: Generous base salary Commencement bonus Relocation reimbursement Productivity incentive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability PTO, CME, 401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan Paid malpractice insurance Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a tertiary care facility and teaching hospital known throughout the region for cardiac, stroke, emergency, surgical, and women & children’s services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle 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. In Amarillo, Texas, you can… Experience big skies, working ranches and Texas hospitality intersecting with a modern, vibrant economy Grow and thrive in the #1 midsize city in the U.S. for projected growth (UNC Kenan Institute - Empowering American Cities) Live at 3,600 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 just over 200,000 and MSA of 300,000 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 house prices and living costs lower 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 family with outings to a historic, revitalized downtown featuring diverse cuisine, live music and a new minor league baseball park 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 If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact: Nathan Arnett NWTHS Physician Recruiter Nathan.Arnett@uhsinc.com 949.285.4947 mobile (call/text)