Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon Foot and Ankle

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Corpus Christi (TX); Sur place; USD 450 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Guaranteed salary

Productivity bonus

Tail malpractice coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

Relocation bonus

Education loan repayment

Quality bonus

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle. This full-time role focuses on complex reconstructive and trauma cases and uses Epic EMR for documentation. ER call is optional and a competitive salary with bonuses is offered.

The ideal candidate is fellowship-trained in Foot and Ankle, MD or DO, and will join a premier orthopedic team serving the Corpus Christi community.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board eligibility or certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship-trained in Foot and Ankle surgery.
• Experience in complex reconstructive and trauma cases.

Responsabilités

• Perform complex reconstructive foot and ankle surgeries.
• Manage trauma cases as part of the orthopedic team.
• Utilize Epic EMR for patient care documentation.

Connaissances

MD or DO

Fellowship-trained in Foot and Ankle

Board Eligible or Board Certified

Formation

MD or DO

Description du poste

Orthopedic: Foot and Ankle Opportunity - CHRISTUS Health

Schedule: Full-time

Position Overview:

We are seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle to join our premier orthopedic team in Corpus Christi. This full-time, permanent position is available due to practice growth and high patient demand for specialized foot and ankle care.

Practice Highlights:

• Scope of Practice: The Ortho F&A surgeon will focus strictly on complex reconstructive surgical cases and trauma (no routine "bread and butter" podiatry like nails/wound care)
• Call: ER call optional if desired
• EMR Systems: Epic

Ideal Candidate:

• MD or DO
• Fellowship-trained in Interventional Cardiology
• Board Eligible or Board Certified

Why CHRISTUS Health?

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System is South Texas' largest hospital system, consisting of six hospital campuses and six family health centers throughout the Coastal bend. The health system is consistently ranked as a healthcare leader in the area and has received national recognition for several pioneering programs, including cardiac care, clinical excellence and oncology. For more than 100 years, CHRISTUS Spohn has been distinguished by its high caliber Associates and affiliated physicians, its comprehensive and innovative services, and its long history of responding to the needs of the community it serves.

• Competitive Guaranteed Salary + Productivity Bonus
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Retirement with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation & Sign-On Bonus
• Education Loan Repayment
• Quality Bonus

Community and Location:

• Affordability: Corpus Christi offers an exceptionally reasonable cost of living, 5% below the national average, and zero Texas state income tax, allowing physicians to purchase coastal and gated single-family homes at a fraction of major metro prices.
• Desired Local Neighborhoods: Physicians in the region typically settle in sought-after communities like Southside (master-planned subdivisions such as Kings Crossing near top retail and medical centers), Bay Area / Ocean Drive (historic bayfront estates), North Padre Island (waterfront canal homes with private boat docks), or Portland (a highly regarded suburban community directly across the bay).
• Education and Family Life: Families enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with year-round outdoor amenities alongside access to premier local school districts and top parochial options like Incarnate Word Academy.
• Transportation & Accessibility: The city features minimal traffic congestion with typical physician commutes under 20 minutes, plus convenient daily non-stop flights to major hubs (DFW and IAH) via Corpus Christi Regional Airport (CRP).