Surgery - Trauma Physician

Northwest Texas Healthcare System , a 495-bed acute care medical center located in Amarillo, Texas , provides comprehensive acute care and outpatient services to the 500,000+ residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The hospital is currently assisting with recruitment of a BC/BE Surgeon with trauma experience and/or fellowship training. Opportunity highlights: Can consider both fellowship-trained trauma/SCC surgeon or general surgeon with trauma experience Join the team of our contracted surgicalist group providing trauma, acute, and SCCOption for an added elective practice with Northwest Physicians GroupNWTHS is a Level II trauma centerLarge, unsaturated geographic and population catchment area encompassing Texas Panhandle and border statesFinancial package:Highly competitive base salary Productivity incentive Commencement bonus and Relocation assistance Robust benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability PTO, CME, Licenses/Dues/Subscriptions 401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan (at discount) Paid malpractice insurance Texas has no state income tax and is a tort reform stateNorthwest Texas Healthcare System is a tertiary care facility and teaching hospital known throughout the region for cardiac, stroke, emergency, and children's services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle the hospital treats over 64,000 patients in its ED each year. NWTHS features a Children's Hospital, The Childbirth Center, and Surgical services in robotics, cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, bariatrics, head and neck, orthopedics, and ortho trauma. NWTHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest hospital and healthcare management companies. In Amarillo, Texas , you can Experience a place where big skies, working ranches and Texas hospitality intersect with a modern, vibrant economy Grow and thrive in the midsize city in the U.S. for projected growth (UNC Kenan Institute - Empowering American Cities ) Live at 3,671 feet altitude with 270 days of sunshine, breezes, low humidity, and four seasons Enjoy a high quality of life in a safe, friendly, mid-sized community of 250,000 Drive stress-free to work in 15 minutes or less with no traffic Practice medicine in a business and physician-friendly state and community Maximize your dollar with lower house prices and living costs than other Texas cities Attend award-winning, top-ranked public schools, recipient of National Blue Ribbon awards Hike, bike or ride horses at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in America Play golf at scenic courses, do a guided hunt, or fish for Walleye at nearby Lake Meredith Take in a cultural arts scene including a symphony, ballet company, an opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz Entertain the whole family with an outing to our historic, revitalized downtown featuring diverse cuisine, live music and a new minor league baseball park and team Hit the slopes for world-class skiing and snowboarding in Taos, NM, just a 5-hour drive away Jet out for quick get-aways from a modern airport offering direct flights to Texas metros, Denver, and Las VegasIf you have interest in this position, please contact:Nathan Arnett In-house Physician Recruiter