ORS Total Joint
Practice Overview
- Sports Medicine
- Spine Surgery
- Hand & Wrist Care
- Foot & Ankle Care
- Shoulder & Elbow Care
- General Orthopedics
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Non‑operative Musculoskeletal Care
Physician Benefits
- Established orthopedic, primary care, and community referral networks
- Strong patient demand and immediate practice‑building opportunities
- Experienced clinical and administrative support teams
- Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support
- Collaborative, physician‑led culture focused on high‑quality patient care
Position Highlights
- Join a successful, independent orthopedic group with a strong reputation throughout West Texas
- Develop a subspecialty‑focused elective practice
- Significant practice autonomy and physician leadership
- Partnership opportunity
- Robust referral network and growing patient demand
- Opportunity to build a high‑volume practice in a thriving regional market
- Collegial environment with experienced orthopedic specialists
Candidate Qualifications
- Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship‑trained in Total Joint
- Interest in joining an independent, physician‑led practice
- Commitment to building a long‑term career in West Texas
- Values practice autonomy, collegiality, community involvement, and partnership/ownership opportunities
Call Responsibilities
Clinic call responsibilities are shared among the orthopedic surgeons. The group currently consists of five physicians, with call expected to grow to approximately 1:6 and beyond as additional providers join the practice. There is no mandatory hospital call, though physicians are encouraged (but not required) to participate in voluntary trauma call coverage at the local hospital.
Trauma Call Opportunities
- Extremity fractures
- Joint injuries
- Sports‑related injuries
- Spine consultations
- Periprosthetic fractures
- General orthopedic trauma cases
Practice Structure & Schedule
The final schedule will be tailored to specialty focus, patient demand, operating‑room availability, and individual practice growth. A typical full‑time schedule may include:
- Outpatient clinic
- Surgery and procedures
- Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) time
- Hospital‑based surgical cases
- Approximately 1 to 1.5 days of OR time weekly initially, expanding as volume increases
Why Abilene?
- No state income tax
- Affordable cost of living
- Excellent schools and family‑friendly neighborhoods
- Easy access to Dallas‑Fort Worth and other major Texas metros
- Welcoming community with strong support for local healthcare providers
Opportunity Summary
This is a unique opportunity for an orthopedic surgeon seeking the benefits of an independent, physician‑led practice without the burden of mandatory hospital call. Join an established organization with strong market demand, partnership potential, outstanding referral support, and the ability to build the elective, subspecialty‑focused practice you’ve envisioned in a growing West Texas community.
Facility Location
Abilene is a college town with a committed sense of community history, beautiful historic architecture, and a vibrant, youthful population. Culture seekers can enjoy plays, concerts, and installations at venues such as the Paramount Theatre and The Grace Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts have access to 29 parks, and the city hosts festivals and events like the West Texas Rodeo & Fair.
Pay
$700,000 – $700,000 annually
Schedule
Full‑time schedule may include outpatient clinic, surgery, ASC time, and hospital‑based cases, with an initial OR allocation of roughly 1–1.5 days per week that expands with patient volume.
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.