Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people.

Responsibilities

Knapp Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join and expand its orthopedic service line. This opportunity offers strong surgical volume, an established referral base, and the chance to practice in a growing community.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions
• Perform orthopedic surgical and non-surgical procedures consistent with training and expertise
• Provide inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, primary care physicians, and specialty providers
• Participate in call coverage as assigned
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Adhere to hospital quality, safety, and regulatory standards

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice coverage
• CME allowance and paid time off
• Retirement plan options

Facility & Practice Highlights:

• Modern operating rooms with advanced orthopedic surgical technology
• Dedicated orthopedic nursing and rehabilitation support
• Opportunity to help grow and shape the orthopedic program

Community Highlights: Weslaco offers a low cost of living, warm climate, and close proximity to South Padre Island. The community is family-friendly with excellent outdoor recreation and cultural diversity.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Eligible for or active Texas medical license

DEA license or eligibility

Strong clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skills

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.