Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary

Job Description Northwest Texas Healthcare System , a 495-bed acute care medical center located in Amarillo, Texas , provides comprehensive acute care and outpatient services to the 500,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The hospital is currently 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!

Opportunity highlights: Employed position Shared acute/trauma call elective practice NWTHS is a Level II trauma center Subspecialty interests may be accommodated Large, unsaturated geographic and population catchment area encompassing Texas Panhandle and border states Financial package: Highly competitive base salary Productivity incentive Commencement bonus and Relocation assistance Robust benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability PTO, CME, Licenses/Dues/Subscriptions 401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan (at discount) Paid malpractice insurance 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 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 a place where big skies, working ranches and Texas hospitality intersect 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 3,671 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 250,000 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 lower house prices and living costs 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 whole family with an outing to our historic, revitalized downtown featuring diverse cuisine, live music and a new minor league baseball park and team 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 [email protected] 949.285.4947 mobile (call/text)