Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity in South Texas

Laredo Medical Center, a 326 bed licensed acute care facility, is seeking a quality Orthopedic Surgeon to join a hospital owned practice in Laredo, TX!

Highlights:

• New grads - AND- experienced candidates welcome to apply
• Hospital employed opportunity
• Call will be 1:5
• Board eligible or board certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Ability to obtain or maintain an active and clear Texas medical license in good standing
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient
• Easy drive from the practice to the hospital
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
• Hospital has a Mako robot available
• Hospital also has a joint program

We offer an excellent recruitment package that may include:

• Competitive salary (Based on MGMA guidelines)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Commencement bonus
• Student loan debt assistance
• Relocation, marketing and CME allowances
• Texas does not have a personal state income tax!

About Laredo Medical Center:

• 326 bed licenses acute care facility
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care service provider
• Chest Pain Accredited v6 with Primary PCI Accreditation
• The first hospital in Laredo to achieve the Center for Excellence designation
• Home to the largest emergency center in the community with advanced Level III Trauma Designation
• Level III NICU
• The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers

About Laredo, TX:

**“Laredo Listed as No. 3 Safest City in the US, per report” – Laredo Morning Times**

• Population of around 322,000
• One of the safest places to live in Texas
• Low cost of living
• Beautiful weather year-round
• Award-winning school districts (Private & Public)
• Historic downtown Laredo with vibrant arts and culture
• Exceptional Tex-Mex cuisine and a plethora of locally owned restaurants
• Many outdoor activities: state parks, golf. birding, and hiking trails
• One of the highest paying cities in Texas for Physicians

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate, or lease 60+ hospitals in 15 states with approximately 13,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings. From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year. Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.