Lead Orthopedic Surgeon

Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary:

Methodist Healthcare System is seeking a Lead Orthopaedic Surgeon to spearhead the development of a thriving orthopedic group in Westover Hills, one of the fastest-growing communities in San Antonio.  This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape a high-quality orthopedic practice within the leading healthcare system while delivering exceptional patient care.
  
Qualified Candidates:   

• The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative approach to establish a comprehensive program.
• Candidates must possess at least 2 years of experience
• Must be board certified or board eligible in orthopedics
• Ability to obtain a Texas medical license or have a Texas medical license in good standing

Incentives/Benefits Package:   

• Guaranteed base salary plus bonuses
• Employment (501.a)
• Extensive and well-rounded benefits package
• Paid malpractice
• CME days/allowance and vacation
• Relocation allowance
• Texas has tort reform and no state taxes

About Methodist Hospital & Methodist Healthcare System 

• Now open with 54 beds
• 15 bed emergency room with trauma room
• 10 procedural suites and cath labs
• Service lines to include women’s cardiovascular, orthopedics, surgery and pulmonary
• The far westside of San Antonio continues to grow to be one of the top growing markets in the city, with the Westover Hills region seeing a projected population growth rate of 10.3% from 2023-2028
• Methodist Healthcare System is the largest providers of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually
   

San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax. MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.