General Surgeon - Broad Scope, Autonomy in Kingsville, TX

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital – Kleberg in Kingsville, TX, is seeking an experienced General Surgeon (BC/BE) to join a thriving practice. The role emphasizes autonomy and a broad scope of clinical work, including gallbladders, hernias, EGDs, colonoscopies, and PEGS.

Residency within 20–30 minutes supports Level IV trauma needs, with a 3 clinic/2 OR weekly mix. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience and seeks a tight-knit community.

Qualifications

• Broad scope surgical workload including gallbladders, hernias, EGDs, colonoscopies, PEGS.
• Desire for community integration and autonomous practice.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform wide range of general surgery procedures (gallbladders, hernias, EGDs, colonoscopies, PEGS).
• Participate in a collaborative call rotation (expected 1:3, potential 1:2 for extra pay).
• Support Level IV Trauma needs with residency within 20–30 minutes.
• Opportunity to teach students and residents through university connections.

Skills

Broad scope practice

Autonomous practice

5+ years experience

Education

MD/DO with General Surgery residency

Job description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital – Kleberg in Kingsville, TX, is seeking an experienced General Surgeon (BC/BE) to join a thriving practice. The role emphasizes autonomy and a broad scope of clinical work, including gallbladders, hernias, EGDs, colonoscopies, and PEGS.

Residency within 20–30 minutes supports Level IV trauma needs, with a 3 clinic/2 OR weekly mix. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience and seeks a tight-knit community.