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Form of workNorthwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed acute care medical center located in Amarillo, Texas, has been providing high quality medical care to the residents of west Texas and the Panhandle since 1924. The hospital is currently recruiting a BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a position with our employed group Northwest Physicians Group.
Northwest offers the support and resources to build and grow a busy practice in an attractive and growing mid-sized Texas city with high demand for cardiovascular services and a strong referral base. And to make a difference in the community by partnering in our mission of delivering the highest quality of care and positive outcomes to patients and families.
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Opportunity highlights:
- BC/BE Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
- Employed position
- Position will include a full range of cardiac surgical procedures
- Thoracic procedures if desired including robotics
- O.R. has a hybrid suite
- Employed cardiology group
- Shared call
- Attractive compensation package with generous base salary
- Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance
- Productivity incentive for added earnings potential
- Full employed benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, ST & LT Disability
- PTO, CME, 401(k), Stock puchase plan (discounted stock), Medical malpractice insurance
- Student loan repayment assistance may be available
- Texas has no state income tax and is a tort reform state
Northwest Texas Healthcare System provides comprehensive acute care and outpatient services to the 500,000+ residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. With physicians in over 40 specialties,Northwest is known in Texas and throughout the Southwest and surrounding states for cardiac, stroke, emergency, and children's services. The Heart Hospital at Northwest is the only dedicated specialty heart hospital in the Panhandle, and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. As the Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle and certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, the hospital treats over 64,000 patients in its Emergency Department each year. Northwest Children's Hospital is the Panhandle's primary Pediatric provider with numerous pediatric subspecialties, a 35-bed Level III NICU and a 12-bed PICU. Women's and Maternity services, Surgical services including the da Vinci Robotic system, Primary Care, and inpatient Behavioral Health care combine with other key specialties to make Northwest the healthcare system of choice in the region. NWTHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest hospital and healthcare management companies.
Amarillo, Texas: At 3,672 feet altitude with consistent breezes and low humidity, Amarillo enjoys 270 days of sunshine annually and four distinct seasons. Top-rated schools, upscale neighborhoods with views, and well-appointed country clubs offer families and individuals an exceptional quality of life. Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the United States. World-class skiing and snowboarding can be found in Taos, NM, only a 5-hour drive away. Amarillo boasts a vibrant cultural arts scene including a symphony, ballet, opera, museums, and art galleries. Sports teams, diverse restaurants and cuisine, great shopping, annual festivals, and a historic, revitalized downtown with a brand-new baseball park and minor league team combine to present a variety of entertainment options. With a metro area population of 300,000 and an international airport with quick flights to other Texas and U.S. cities, Amarillo is an emerging city with abundant opportunities!
If you have interest in this opportunity, please contact:
Nathan Arnett
In-house Physician Recruiter
Nathan.Arnett@uhsinc.com
949.285.4947 mobile (call/text)
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
