Orthopedics Physician

Location:
Harlingen, TX

Harlingen offers a warm, sunny climate in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas with a vibrant culture and affordable cost of living. The city provides excellent access to South Padre Island beaches and outdoor activities while maintaining a relaxed, family-friendly community atmosphere.

Facility:
This is a Level 2 trauma center providing comprehensive orthopedic and trauma services to the Rio Grande Valley community. The facility features state-of-the-art surgical equipment and a collaborative team environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Details:
• Must maintain active Texas medical license
• Board certification required
• ATLS certification preferred but not mandatory
• Must have completed 32 hours of trauma CME in the past 24 months
• Expected to attend at least 50% of trauma committee meetings
• Preferred experience with arthroscopic procedures
• Preferred experience with total joint replacements (hip, knee, and others)
• Preferred skills in joint revision or repair (shoulder, hip, knee, and others)
• Preferred experience with hand surgery and tendon release/repair
• Preferred skills in peripheral nerve surgery
• Preferred experience with spinal procedures with and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
• Preferred experience with percutaneous disc surgery
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 20 days
• Fellowship trained preferred

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.