Orthopedic Surgeon Job at DHR Health in Edinburg and Rio Grande Valley, TX

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON OPPORTUNITY:

DHR Health, the first and only Level I Trauma Center in the region, offers the best orthopedic care with a wide range of services including general orthopedic medicine, total joint replacement, sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, fracture care, hand and upper extremities, and arthroscopy.  From chronic conditions and simple sprains to traumatic injury and complex surgery, the DHR Health Orthopedic Institute provides care for the musculoskeletal system.  Our multi-specialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs help patients return to the highest level of performance and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.  We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our dedicated team.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

• One of the largest physician-owned hospitals in the U.S.
• First Level I Trauma Center in the region
• State-of-the-art facilities and technology
• 530 bed hospital
• 21 total OR Suites at the main hospital and 8 OR Suites at Day Surgery at Renaissance Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Teaching hospital
• Nine Residency Programs - (ACGME Approved) - Including Orthopedic Surgery Residency
• One Fellowship Program- ACGME Approved
• Opportunities for faculty appointments, teaching, and research
• Opportunities for program building and leadership
• Competitive salary and benefits package

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Located along the U.S. Southern Border (southernmost tip)
• Warm climate and subtropical weather with more than 250 days of sunshine
• 70 miles west of the shores of South Padre Island, TX
• Excellent public and private schools from elementary to high school
• Home of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas A&M Higher Education Center, and South Texas College
• Low cost of living
• Low crime rate
• Tort Reform-Texas has the second-lowest malpractice payment rate in the U.S.
• No state income tax
• Lots of shopping and Premium Outlets
• Conserved Texas wildlife and habitat
• Migratory birds and sea turtles