Orthopedic Surgeon - $0 State Tax + 300 Sunny Days (Laredo, TX)

Join Laredo Physicians Group and Doctors Hospital of Laredo as a full-time Orthopedic Surgeon in Laredo, Texas. This hospital-employed position embeds you into an established, high-volume surgical program with shared call among experienced surgeons and highly competitive compensation, allowing you to focus on delivering quality surgical care in a state-of-the-art facility supported by Universal Health Services.

Quick Facts

• Employment Type: Full-time, hospital-employed physician position
• Schedule / Hours: Full-time
• Call: Shared call among community orthopods
• Patient Volume: High-demand area with a growing patient base
• Location: Laredo, Texas (America's largest inland port city)
• Practice Setting: 183-bed acute care facility with da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system and state-of-the-art operating rooms
• EMR / Technology: Cerner EMR

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Care: Deliver advanced orthopedic services to a diverse, multicultural border community population.
• Surgical Collaboration: Work closely alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons and a dedicated support team.
• Volume Management: Navigate a high-volume, collaborative practice environment with a quality-focused care approach.
• Digital Workflows: Document all patient care efficiently using the integrated Cerner EMR system.
• Shared Call: Participate in an equitable, team-coordinated shared call rotation schedule

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salary base salary plus wRVU bonus
• Sign-on / Relocation: Physician signing bonus, relocation package, and student loan assistance available
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Complete insurance coverage, 401(k) with company matching, life and disability insurance
• PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: Paid time off package with CME allowance for continuing medical education
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support: Employee stock purchase plan, malpractice insurance coverage provided, marketing assistance

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in orthopedic surgery
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain Texas licensure
• Spanish language skills a plus not required

Growth & Development

• Access to extensive resources through Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies
• Practice development support and marketing assistance for an immediate start
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in an established surgical program
• State-of-the-art da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system and advanced surgical equipment for continuous skill development

About the Organization & Community

Laredo Physicians Group partners with Doctors Hospital of Laredo to deliver comprehensive medical services throughout the community. Our collaborative approach ensures coordinated, high-quality care across all specialties, creating an environment where physicians can focus on what they do best: caring for patients.

Community Highlights:
Laredo combines affordable living with year-round warm weather (300+ sunny days) in a vibrant, family-friendly community. Enjoy no state income tax in a tort reform state, authentic Mexican-American culture, top-rated schools, championship golf courses, and world-class border cuisine. Located just 2.5 hours from San Antonio with an international airport offering direct flights to major cities. Experience Rio Grande fishing, Lake Casa Blanca State Park, and exceptional work-life balance in this growing healthcare market with a lower cost of living.

Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, for a confidential conversation.