ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA SURGEON OPPORTUNITY
DHR Health, the first Level I Trauma Center in the region offers the best orthopedic trauma care covering the spectrum of simple fractures to severe life-threatening accidents with multiple broken bones. While many fractures and injuries can be treated by general orthopedic surgeons, some may benefit from fracture specialists. DHR Health is seeking a full time, Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who has completed a Trauma Fellowship to join our dedicated, talented team in a very busy Level I Trauma Center.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
- One of the largest physician owned hospitals in the U.S.
- First Level I Trauma Center in the region
- 530 bed hospital
- 17 total OR Suites with dedicated Orthopedic Trauma Suite
- DHR Health is an ACGME- Accredited Sponsoring Institution
- Seven Residency Programs
- One Fellowship Program
- Opportunities for faculty appointment, teaching, and research
- Opportunities for program building and leadership
- Competitive salary and benefits package
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Located along the U.S. Southern Border (southernmost tip)
- Warm climate and subtropical weather with more than 250 days of sunshine
- 70 miles west of the shores of South Padre Island, Texas
- Excellent public and private schools from elementary to high school
- Low cost of living
- Conserved Texas wildlife and habitat
- Migratory birds and seaturtles
- Tort Reform-Texas has the second-lowest malpractice payment in the U.S.
- No state income tax
- Lots of shopping and outlets
- Low crime rate