Orthopedic Surgeon Position | Rewarding Career | Eagle Pass, TX
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive orthopedic care to inpatient and outpatient populations including diagnosis, surgical intervention, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal disorders
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, APPs, nursing, and support staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
- Manage day-to-day clinical and surgical responsibilities efficiently in a hospital setting
- Document patient care thoroughly using Cerner EMR system
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Active or eligible for Texas medical license
- Commitment to patient-centered orthopedic care
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency preferred
About the Role
This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, allowing you to focus on delivering expert inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care while working alongside a collaborative surgical care team with experienced support staff.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive insurance and savings plans
- PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: Paid time off, CME allowance, and flexible scheduling
- Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support: Programs promoting physician wellness and balance
Pay & Schedule
- Salary: Competitive base salary
- Sign-on / Relocation: Available
- Call: Shared call responsibilities
- Patient Volume: Diverse and growing patient population
- Practice Setting: Hospital-based orthopedic service with modern surgical and treatment facilities
- Support / Care Team: Experienced physicians, APPs, nursing, and orthopedic support staff
- EMR / Technology: Cerner electronic medical record system
About the Organization & Community
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center is part of Universal Health Services (UHS), a leading hospital management company dedicated to providing modern, high-quality orthopedic care. Our hospital serves Eagle Pass and surrounding communities with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based treatment in a supportive environment. Eagle Pass, TX, is a vibrant South Texas border town of approximately 30,000 residents. The community boasts rapid growth, affordable living, rich cultural diversity, and year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. It is conveniently located within a two-hour drive to Laredo and 2.5 hours to San Antonio.