Orthopedic Surgeon

Prime Healthcare; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Weslaco, Texas, is seeking a qualified Orthopedic Surgeon to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions. The position offers competitive compensation packages, sign-on bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits plan.

The ideal candidate must hold an MD or DO from an accredited medical school, be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, and have strong clinical and surgical skills. Additionally, involvement in shaping the orthopedic program is encouraged.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Eligible for or active Texas medical license.
• DEA license or eligibility.
• Strong clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Perform orthopedic surgical and non‑surgical procedures consistent with training and expertise.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine and primary care physicians.
• Participate in call coverage as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Adhere to hospital quality and safety standards.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Surgical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Eligible for or active Texas medical license

Job description

Overview

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Knapp Medical Center is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. It is the only acute care hospital in the Mid‑Valley area and the only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery in Weslaco. With more than 300 physicians on the medical staff and more than 450 employees, Knapp is one of the largest employers in the region.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Perform orthopedic surgical and non‑surgical procedures consistent with training and expertise.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, primary care physicians, and specialty providers.
• Participate in call coverage as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Adhere to hospital quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives.
• Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; malpractice coverage; CME allowance; paid time off; and retirement plan options.
• Modern operating rooms with advanced orthopedic surgical technology.
• Dedicated orthopedic nursing and rehabilitation support.
• Opportunity to help grow and shape the orthopedic program.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Eligible for or active Texas medical license.
• DEA license or eligibility.
• Strong clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skills.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf