Orthopedic Foot Ankle Surgeon

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

457(f) plan

Vacation & CME benefits

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX seeks a full-time BE/BC fellowship-trained Orthopedic Foot/Ankle Surgeon to join a multi-specialty, 19-surgeon orthopedic group affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.

The team operates within a Level I Trauma Center and McLane Children’s Hospital, with Foot/Ankle APP support and a guaranteed salary with potential transition to a survey-based plan after year one.

Qualifications

• MD degree and Texas license to practice medicine.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery or active pursuit of certification.

Responsibilities

• Patient care as orthopedic surgeon.
• Resident and medical student education.
• Research activities.
• Administrative duties.
• Participation in trauma care within Level I Center.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Medicine

Board Certification (or active pursuit)

Job description

Temple, TX

• Responsibilities include patient care, resident and medical student education, research, and administrative duties
• Faculty appointment with the Baylor College of Medicine commensurate with experience
• Multi-specialty employed group of 19 fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons
• Busy Level I Trauma Center with free-standing McLane Children’s Hospital
• Interest in General Orthopedic Trauma Preferred
• 4 resident/year Orthopedic Residency Program with dedicated Foot/Ankle resident
• Foot/Ankle APP support
• Guaranteed salary with potential to transition to the survey-based compensation plan after the first year
• Full benefits with relocation

Orthopedic Foot/Ankle Surgeon

Baylor Scott and White Health

Temple, TX

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a full-time BE/BC fellowship trained Orthopedic Foot/Ankle Surgeon, to join Baylor Scott & White – Temple location

• Responsibilities include patient care, resident and medical student education, research, and administrative duties
• Faculty appointment with the Baylor College of Medicine commensurate with experience
• Multi-specialty employed group of 19 fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons
• Busy Level I Trauma Center with free-standing McLane Children’s Hospital
• Interest in General Orthopedic Trauma Preferred
• 4 resident/year Orthopedic Residency Program with dedicated Foot/Ankle resident
• Foot/Ankle APP support
• Guaranteed salary with potential to transition to the survey-based compensation plan after the first year
• Full benefits with relocation

About Us

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health now includes 48 hospitals, more than 1,000 access points, 9,600 active physicians, and 48,000 employees, plus the Scott and White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute and Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance—a network of clinical providers and facilities focused on improving quality, managing the health of patient populations, and reducing the overall cost of care.

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 640-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. In 2022, the hospital ranks No.5 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 & White McLane Children’s Medical Center

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center is a 64-bed full-service children’s hospital with 48 medical/surgical rooms and 16 private Pediatric ICU rooms. The hospital has a 24-hour pediatric emergency department, a Level II Trauma center, and an advanced diagnostic imaging center. The hospital offers a pediatric residency training program to prepare the next generation of competent, and caring physicians.

Source: Bed count and trauma designation data obtained from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) website, 2-5-2020.

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’s 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.

Baylor Scott & White Health Benefits: At Baylor Scott & White Health, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package in an employed position that includes:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match
• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
• Outstanding vacation allowance of 4 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of CME paid days off per year
• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages

For Additional Information About This Opportunity, Please Contact

Joel Aleman, Physician Recruiter – [e-mail]

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 active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.