Orthopedic Surgeon — Gainesville, Texas — $350,000 – $405,000

Ortho Conditioning; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 405,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Commencement bonus

Call pay

401(k) match

PTO 20 days

Health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, &–

Tail coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

North Texas Medical Center (NTMC) seeks a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon for a permanent role in Gainesville, Texas. Join a high-volume, community-focused practice and contribute to a 50/50 mix of scopes and traditional cases in a modern 125,000-square-foot facility serving multiple counties.

The position offers a strong compensation package with a salary range of $350,000–$405,000, sign-on and commencement bonuses, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Comfortable with a 50/50 mix of scopes and surgical cases.
• Eligible for Texas Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume traditional and laparoscopic general surgery.
• Join a hospital-employed practice with a mix of scopes and surgical cases.
• Be part of a well-organized, busy surgical department with modern facilities.

Skills

MD/DO eligibility

Board Certification/Eligible

General surgery

Laparoscopic surgery

Texas Medical License

Education

MD or DO from an accredited program

Job description

North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, Texas Locums $350,000 – $405,000 May 2, 2026 · May 2, 2026

Job Summary

North Texas Medical Center (NTMC) is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon to join a thriving, established practice in Gainesville, Texas. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-volume role created by the retirement of a long-term community staple. If you are looking for a collaborative environment where you can practice broad-spectrum general surgery while enjoying a cost of living 24% below the national average, this position is for you.

Join a hospital-employed practice that balances clinical excellence with a true community-oriented mission. Our surgical volume is currently split approximately 50% scopes and 50% surgical cases. This is a non-robotic environment, ideal for a surgeon who is confident in traditional and laparoscopic techniques and values a well-organized, busy surgical department.

You will be supported by a modern 125,000-square-foot facility situated on a beautiful 52-acre campus. With an expanded ED and a 15-bed outpatient surgery center, you will have the infrastructure needed to provide top-tier care to a multi-county service area.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Comfortable with a 50/50 mix of scopes and surgical cases.
• Seeking a surgeon interested in a long-term community commitment.
• Eligible for a Texas Medical License.
• Note: Locum tenens candidates will not be considered for this permanent role.

Annual Salary

$350,000 – $405,000 (Salary + wRVU model, not payor-sensitive)

• Signing Bonus: $10,000
• Commencement Bonus: $10,000
• Call Pay: Additional compensation for call > 10 days/month (negotiable).
• Retirement: 401(k) and 403(b) with employer matching.
• Time Off: 20 days PTO annually + 5 paid CME days.
• Insurance: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability.
• Malpractice: Covered, including Tail Coverage.
• Relocation: Assistance available for the right candidate.

About North Texas Medical Center (NTMC)

North Texas Medical Center (NTMC) is a premier 60-bed acute care facility managed by Community Hospital Corporation. Since opening our state-of-the-art facility in 2004, we have become the healthcare anchor for Cooke, Montague, Grayson, and Denton counties. We provide a full spectrum of services, from intensive care and women’s health to advanced diagnostic imaging and orthopedic care.

Jillianne Vannatter, Director of Clinic Operations
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North Texas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.