Physician - General Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Malpractice tail coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Generous CME allowance

Dedicated time away from practice

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a General Surgeon to join our expanding team focused on Acute Care Surgery (ACS). You will work with two surgeons based at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline and integrate into CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic serving the Coastal Bend region.

We offer a robust robotics program with DV5/Xi systems, a competitive compensation package, relocation assistance, tail malpractice coverage, and a generous CME allowance within a large multispecialty network.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery.
• Robotically trained and experienced with high-volume robotics.
• Unrestricted Texas Medical License or eligible for licensure in Texas before start.

Skills

Robotic surgery experience

High-volume robotics

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery

Texas Medical License (unrestricted) or eligible

Job description

CHRISTUS Spohn, in partnership with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic (CTC), is seeking a skilled and dedicated General Surgeon to join our expanding team in Corpus Christi, TX. Due to growing community demand, we are expanding our General Surgery services with a focus on Acute Care Surgery (ACS) to better serve the Coastal Bend region.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of two surgeons based at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline. You will integrate into CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, a premier multi-specialty provider serving the Corpus Christi, Alice, Beeville, and Kingsville communities. As part of Texas' largest multispecialty group, CTC Spohn features over 25 primary care providers and a diverse range of specialty services, including general, colorectal, and neurosurgery, gastroenterology, cardiology, and more.

About CHRISTUS Spohn & Shoreline Hospital

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System is South Texas' largest hospital network, consisting of six hospital campuses and six family health centers throughout the Coastal Bend. For more than 100 years, CHRISTUS Spohn has been distinguished by its high-caliber Associates, comprehensive services, and a long history of responding to community needs.

Facility Highlights:

• Level II Trauma Center: Spohn Shoreline is an extremely busy facility with over 400 licensed beds.

• Massive Catchment Area: Serving a population of over 750,000, it is the largest Level II Trauma Center between the Rio Grande Valley and Houston, capturing a vast portion of South Texas.

• Surgical Infrastructure: Features 18 state-of-the‑art Operating Rooms, including a specialized Hybrid OR.

• Advanced Robotics: Boasts a highly robust robotics program equipped with the latest da Vinci 5 (DV5) and Xi systems.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary guarantee

• Sign‑on bonus & relocation assistance

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Generous CME allowance

• Designated time away from practice

Qualifications:

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.

• Must be robotically trained and currently practicing high volume robotics

• Must possess an unrestricted Texas Medical License or be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas prior to the start of employment.