Northwest Physician Group·Amarillo, Texas
The neurosurgeon will diagnose, treat, and surgically manage a wide range of diseases and conditions, including cranial and spine procedures. They will also participate in shared trauma call at the Level II trauma center and support the hospital's mission of delivering high-quality care.
Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas is recruiting a BC/BE Neurosurgeon for a position with Northwest Physicians Group. Board certification or eligibility and completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency required. Discover Amarillo here and Check out our city to see what makes Amarillo a wonderful place to call home! Highlights: Employed position Exceptional financial and practice-building opportunity for elective spine O.R. equipped with StealthStation S8 Large, unsaturated geographic and population catchment area of ~ 450,000 in Texas Panhandle and border states
Support the NWTHS mission of delivering high quality, compassionate care to Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle region Shared trauma call - NWTHS is a Level II trauma center Diagnose, treat, and surgically manage wide range of diseases and conditions Perform cranial and spine procedures
BC/BE Neurosurgery required Completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgical 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: Amanda Augustine NWTHS Physician Recruiter Amanda.Augustine@uhsinc.com 724.422.7606 mobile (call/text)
Market context
Texas physician openings often reflect steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where patient volumes are high and access to care is uneven. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for strong clinical judgment, current licensure, and experience in fast-paced settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and confirm your licensure and one year of healthcare experience before applying.
