Abdominal Transplant Surgeon, Temple

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving allowance

Productivity bonus

Job summary

Baylor Scott and White Health invites a BE/BC, fellowship trained Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to join our Temple, TX program. This employed role offers work‑life balance, a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, and no state income tax.

The successful candidate will join a 600+ bed, Level I trauma teaching facility and collaborate with referring physicians, HPB surgeons, pediatric transplant teams and residents to advance our award-winning transplant program.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Medicine and TX medical license required.
• Board certification in transplant surgery or equivalent required.
• Experience in abdominal transplant, HPB procedures, and liver transplantation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join our established abdominal transplant program and contribute to growth.
• Collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Educate residents and fellows and participate in on-site training.
• Use Epic EMR in daily clinical workflow.

Skills

Abdominal transplant surgery

HPB surgery

Liver transplant

Education

Doctorate Degree in Medicine

Texas medical license

Board-certified in transplant surgery

Job description

Joining the Baylor Scott and White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team grants you access to collegiality, innovation and advanced resources in technology. National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report is a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate. Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking a BE/BC, fellowship trained Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to join our outstanding Transplant care program in Temple, TX. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, and no state income tax. We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.

The Opportunity

• 600+ bed, level I trauma and academic facility
• Join our innovative and aggressive abdominal transplant program
• Growing program with 69 kidneys and 7 kidney/pancreases transplants in 2025
• Experience with high-risk donors is highly preferred
• Experience in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, liver transplant and pediatric kidney transplant is a plus
• General Surgery resident and medical student education on-site
• Faculty appointment commensurate with experience
• Epic EMR

About The Community

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that is lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the "Wildflower Capital of Texas," Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

About Baylor Scott And White Medical Center – Temple

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple is a 574-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation. In 2018, the hospital was ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs that include specialties in emergency medicine and radiology and offers a well-established and respected chaplain resident program.

About Baylor Scott And White Health System

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott and White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott and White Healthcare. Today, Baylor Scott and White includes 50 hospitals, more than 800 patient care sites, 7,500 active physicians, over 49,000 employees and the Scott and White Health Plan.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine
• Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
• Where Applicable - Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists