Total Joint Research Fellowship — Temple, Texas

Ortho Conditioning; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Academic appointment

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX seeks a Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Total Joints Surgeon to join a 20-physician academic group at a Level I Trauma Center.

The role offers an academic appointment with Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, teaching four residents per year, and access to EOS imaging and strong clinical support.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• ACGME orthopedic residency plus fellowship in adult reconstruction/total joints.
• Texas license or eligibility to practice.
• Board certified or board eligible; active pursuit of certification.
• Salary guaranteed first year with transition to production-based pay.
• 401(k) with match; 457(f) offered.
• 5+ weeks vacation and 3 weeks CME time.
• Health, dental and welfare benefits.
• Relocation assistance provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide total joints surgical care in a high-volume academic setting.
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students.
• Collaborate with subspecialists and participate in research.
• Utilize EOS imaging and supported clinical operations.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

Total joints

Fellowship trained

Academic medicine

Board certification

Texas license

Education

MD or DO

ACGME Orthopedic Residency

Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction/Total Joints

Tools

EOS imaging

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health Temple, Texas Paid Research Fellow May 14, 2026 · May 14, 2026

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Total Joints Surgeon to join our elite multi-specialty group in Temple, TX. This is a premier academic, employed position offering the opportunity to practice at a Level I Trauma Center while contributing to the education of the next generation of surgeons through our partnership with Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine.

Step into a high-volume clinical environment backed by the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas. As a Total Joints specialist within our 20-physician fellowship-trained orthopedic group, you will balance clinical excellence with academic rigor.

Position Highlights:

• Clinical Excellence: Practice at a 640-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center (ranked No. 5 of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters).
• Academic Integration: Faculty appointment with Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine; oversee 4 residents per year and medical students.
• Advanced Technology: Access to EOS imaging and robust administrative/clinical support, including dedicated Total Joints APP assistance.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a deep bench of sub-specialty colleagues in a culture that values research, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD or DO).
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and a Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction/Total Joints.
• Licensed (or eligible) to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (active pursuit of certification required).
• Competitive guaranteed salary for the first year, with a seamless transition to a survey-based production compensation plan.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match and 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution.
• Industry-leading allowance of 5+ weeks of vacation plus 3 weeks of paid CME time.
• Immediate eligibility for comprehensive health, dental, and welfare benefits.
• Generous relocation assistance package provided.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

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Baylor Scott & White Health is an equal opportunity employer.