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General Orthopedic Surgery Job in Laredo, Texas

Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity in Vibrant South Texas

Company:Community Health Systems

Profession/Specialty:General Orthopedic Surgery

Location:Laredo, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Join a Growing Hospital-Employed Practice at Laredo Medical Center

Laredo Medical Center is a 326-bed, community-focused acute care facility is seeking a BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join our successful hospital-owned practice in Laredo, Texas. This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a thriving service line with strong community demand, modern technology, and a highly supportive clinical environment.

Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced surgeon, you’ll find the resources and stability you need to build a rewarding career in one of Texas’ safest and fastest-growing communities.

Position Highlights

  • Hospital-employed orthopedic surgery position

  • Welcoming both new grads and experienced surgeons

  • 1:5 call rotation offering excellent work-life balance

  • Mix of inpatient and outpatient practice

  • Convenient, easy commute between clinic and hospital

  • Spanish-speaking ability helpful but not required

  • Access to advanced technology including the Mako robotic system

  • Established Joint Program

  • In-house inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing units

  • Must be BE/BC in Orthopedic Surgery and eligible for a Texas medical license

Compensation & Recruitment Package

A competitive and comprehensive offer may include:

  • Competitive salary (MGMA-based)

  • Full benefits package

  • Commencement bonus

  • Student loan repayment assistance

  • Relocation, marketing, and CME allowances

  • No state income tax in Texas

About Laredo Medical Center

  • 326-bed licensed acute care hospital

  • Level III NICU and Level III Trauma Center

  • Chest Pain Accredited v6 with Primary PCI Accreditation

  • First hospital in Laredo to receive a Center for Excellence designation

  • Largest emergency center in the community

  • The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers

Discover Laredo, Texas

Recently ranked #3 Safest City in the U.S. (Laredo Morning Times), Laredo offers an exceptional quality of life with:

  • A warm, welcoming population of ~260,000

  • Low cost of living and affordable housing

  • Award-winning public and private schools

  • Rich cultural heritage and a vibrant, historic downtown

  • Outstanding Tex-Mex cuisine and an abundance of local restaurants

  • Minimal traffic and year-round sunshine

  • Outdoor recreation including state parks, birding, golf, and hiking

  • One of the highest-paying cities in Texas for physicians

Your Next Career Move Starts Here

Join a community where your work is valued and your lifestyle is elevated. Build the orthopedic practice you’ve always envisioned at Laredo Medical Center.

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About Laredo Medical Center

Laredo Medical Center (LMC) is a state-of-the-art, 326-bed acute care facility serving fast-growing Laredo (population 200,000) and the surrounding area. Laredo Medical Center, which is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and has been serving the healthcare needs of its community for more than 110 years, is an integrated delivery system featuring a wide array of sophisticated medical care in an attractive, welcoming environment. LMC is the area's only heart hospital, offering complete diagnostic and interventional cardiology services. It's cardiology unit includes two open heart operating rooms, a recently upgraded cardiac cath lab (with a second scheduled to open mid-2007), and inpatient cardiac rehabilitation services. LMC is the area's only accredited Chest Pain Center. The Sanchez Cancer Center, the Family Birth Center, and the Sleep and Seizure Disorder Center are other centers of excellence at the 650,000-square-foot complex, which is located on a 50-acre campus near downtown Laredo. The facility includes two medical office buildings.

Laredo Medical Center offers:

  • Inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services for our regional delivery area from birth through the senior years.
  • A one-stop health care facility, designed with the kind of convenience that allows you to coordinate tests and physician appointments for the same visit.
  • 24/7 emergency and trauma care Cardiac services, including: heart catheterization, balloon angioplasty, open-heart surgery, and heart valve replacement.

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