ORS Total Joint

AMN Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 630,000 - 770,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is recruiting an orthopedic surgeon in Abilene, Texas to build a subspecialty-focused elective practice within an independent, physician-led group. Enjoy significant practice autonomy, a strong referral network, and growth opportunities in a West Texas market.

The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced colleagues, partnership potential, and a high-volume clinical workflow designed to support long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship-trained Total Joint.
• Interested in joining an independent, physician-led practice.
• Committed to building a long-term career in West Texas.

Responsibilities

• Develop an elective, subspecialty orthopedic practice.
• Operate within a physician-led organization with autonomy.
• Leverage a strong referral network and growing patient demand.

Skills

Practice autonomy

Collegiality and teamwork

Community involvement

Education

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship-trained Total Joint

Job description

• Practice autonomy

Job Description & Requirements

ORS Total Joint
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $700000.00 - $700000.00
Independent, Physician-Led Practice | Abilene, TexasBuild Your Practice in a Thriving West Texas Market

Join a highly respected, independent orthopedic practice that has proudly served Abilene and the surrounding West Texas communities since 2004. Due to continued growth and strong regional demand, the practice is seeking fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who are interested in building a long-term career within a physician-led organization that values autonomy, collaboration, and partnership.

This is an exceptional opportunity to establish a subspecialty-focused practice with a strong referral base, dedicated support staff, and substantial growth potential.

Practice Overview

The practice provides comprehensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal care, including:

• Sports Medicine
• Spine Surgery
• Hand & Wrist Care
• Foot & Ankle Care
• Shoulder & Elbow Care
• General Orthopedics
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Nonoperative Musculoskeletal Care

Physicians benefit from:

• Established orthopedic, primary care, and community referral networks
• Strong patient demand and immediate practice-building opportunities
• Experienced clinical and administrative support teams
• Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support
• A collaborative, physician-led culture focused on high-quality patient care

Position Highlights

• Join a successful, independent orthopedic group with a strong reputation throughout West Texas
• Develop a subspecialty-focused elective practice
• Significant practice autonomy and physician leadership
• Partnership opportunity
• Robust referral network and growing patient demand
• Opportunity to build a high-volume practice in a thriving regional market
• Collegial environment with experienced orthopedic specialists

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be:

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship-trained Total Joint
• Interested in joining an independent, physician-led practice
• Committed to building a long-term career in West Texas

The practice is particularly interested in physicians who value:

• Practice autonomy
• Collegiality and teamwork
• Community involvement
• Partnership and ownership opportunities
• The ability to develop and grow a high-volume practice

Call Responsibilities

• Clinic call responsibilities are shared among the orthopedic surgeons
• The group currently consists of five physicians, with call expected to grow to approximately 1:6 and beyond as additional providers join the practice
• No mandatory hospital call
• Physicians are encouraged, but not required, to participate in voluntary trauma call coverage at the local hospital
• The primary focus of the opportunity is developing an elective, subspecialty orthopedic practice

Trauma Call Opportunities

For physicians who elect to participate in trauma call, the affiliated hospital is a Level III Trauma Center. Potential cases may include:

• Extremity fractures
• Joint injuries
• Sports-related injuries
• Spine consultations
• Periprosthetic fractures
• General orthopedic trauma cases

Practice Structure & Schedule

The final schedule will be tailored to specialty focus, patient demand, operating room availability, and individual practice growth.

A typical full-time schedule may include:

• Outpatient clinic
• Surgery and procedures
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) time
• Hospital-based surgical cases

Operating Room Access

• Approximately 1 to 1.5 days of OR time weekly initially
• OR block time expands as patient volume and procedural demand increase
• Opportunity to build a robust surgical practice supported by strong referral sources and growing community demand

Why Abilene?

Abilene offers the ideal blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. Physicians enjoy:

• No state income tax
• Affordable cost of living
• Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Easy access to Dallas-Fort Worth and other major Texas metros
• A welcoming community with strong support for local healthcare providers

Opportunity Summary

This is a unique opportunity for an orthopedic surgeon seeking the benefits of an independent, physician-led practice without the burden of mandatory hospital call. Join an established organization with strong market demand, partnership potential, outstanding referral support, and the ability to build the elective, subspecialty-focused practice you've envisioned in a growing West Texas community.

Facility Location

A college town with a committed sense of community history, Abilene boasts beautiful, historical architecture and a vibrant, youthful population. Culture seekers and fans of the performing arts can check out plays, concerts and installations at the city's many venues, which include Paramount Theatre and The Grace Museum. Fans of the outdoors can check out the recreational options in the city's 29 beautiful parks. Abilene draws tourists by the thousands each year with its many festivals and events, including the West Texas Rodeo & Fair.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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