General Surgery Physician

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon to join our practice in Lake Jackson, TX. This opportunity is ideal for early-career physicians as well as seasoned physicians looking for a new opportunity. We are looking for a physician who values autonomy and innovation, and the chance to make a lasting impact in the community. Nestled on the Texas Gulf Coast, just minutes from the beach and an hour from Houston, enjoy a diverse, economically vibrant community that includes excellent schools and affordable housing.

Position highlights:

• Established practice with a loyal patient base and collaborative, supportive clinical team.

• Blend of elective and some emergent general surgery cases for a diverse and rewarding case load

• Perform diagnostic endoscopy and screening/diagnostic colonoscopy

• Perform common oncology procedures such as breast and colon resections.

• Blend of elective and some emergent general surgery cases.

• Epic EMR

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package that includes sign-on bonus and relocation

• Excellent benefits package

• CME reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certification.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery

• Active and unrestricted TX license or ability to obtain prior to employment

• Comfortable working a community hospital setting

• Strong commitment to patient care and satisfaction.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About CommonSpirit Health

We are part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 700 care sites across 21 states. In FY 2018, Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health had combined revenues of $29.2 billion and provided $4.2 billion in charity care, community benefit, and unreimbursed government programs. Learn more at

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group

St. Luke’s Health serves Greater Houston, East Texas , and Lake Jackson areas using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare, St. Luke’s Health’s research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.

As a component of St. Luke's Health, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group builds upon more than 50 years of medical excellence and advancement. Through our network of multi-specialty physicians, and clinicians, we provide compassionate, high quality care and access for patients across 5,000 square miles of Southeast Texas. Our physicians and clinicians are dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families through a patient-centered approach using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment, as well as the whole person - mind, body and spirit.

Compensation Information:
$193.17 / Hourly - $295.19 / Hourly