Laredo Medical Center is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our established multi-specialty group in beautiful Laredo, Texas.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: - Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
- General orthopedics with the opportunity to incorporate other specialties, including some trauma
- Access to MAKO
- Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia
- High volume, quick ramp-up
- Total Joint Accredited Facility
- In-house inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing unit
- Joining a well-established group with a reputation for excellence in the community
- Shared call with an experienced team for excellent work-life balance
- Office space available
- Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
- Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
- Strong clinical and administrative support with an experienced APC staff
- Dedicated medical assistant from day one, additional support added as volume grows
- Experienced surgeons preferred, but will consider strong new graduates with the correct skill set
- Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
- J1 visa support is NOT available at this location
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:
- Generous compensation with bonus incentives
- Relocation assistance
- Commencement bonus
- Medical loan repayment assistance
- Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
- Malpractice
- Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
- Paid CME time with annual allowance
- Personal time off (PTO)
- Texas does NOT have personal state income tax!
About the Hospital
Laredo Medical Center is a 326-bed acute care hospital serving Laredo and surrounding communities along the Texas-Mexico border. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services, emergency and trauma care, comprehensive cardiac services, women's services, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging. The medical center operates as a regional healthcare hub with multiple medical office buildings supporting coordinated patient care.
Community
Located on the north bank of the Rio Grande, Laredo is a major international trade and manufacturing center with a rapidly growing population. The community offers strong public education through the Laredo Independent School District and benefits from its strategic location along the U.S.-Mexico border, contributing to continued economic growth and cultural diversity.
