Orthopedic Foot Ankle Surgeon

About the role

Full‑time BE/BC fellowship‑trained Orthopedic Foot/Ankle Surgeon to join Baylor Scott & White – Temple. Faculty appointment with Baylor College of Medicine commensurate with experience. Position is within a multi‑specialty group of 19 fellowship‑trained orthopedic surgeons at a busy Level I Trauma Center with a free‑standing McLane Children’s Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in orthopedic foot/ankle surgery.
• Educate residents and medical students.
• Conduct research activities.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Participate in general orthopedic trauma as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD or DO).
• Licensed to practice medicine in Texas.
• Board eligible or board certified in Orthopedic Surgery, with fellowship training in Foot/Ankle.
• Current BE/BC status or active pursuit of board certification as defined by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
• Interest in general orthopedic trauma is preferred.

Benefits

• Guaranteed salary with potential transition to a survey‑based compensation plan after the first year.
• Full benefits package with immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar employer match.
• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution.
• Outstanding vacation allowance: 4 weeks vacation plus 3 weeks CME‑paid days off per year.
• Excellent relocation assistance packages.

Pay

Guaranteed salary; may transition to a survey‑based compensation plan after the first year.

Temple, TX is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas, ranked sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. The community offers no state taxes, a robust economy, lower‑than‑average cost of living, four independent school districts, Temple College, and easy access to Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.