Neurosurgery in Texas | #1 midsize city in U.S. for growth

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to join our team in Amarillo, Texas, as part of the Northwest Physicians Group. Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in neurosurgery.

Explore Amarillo and discover why it’s a fantastic place to establish your home!

Position Highlights:

• Employed role
• Outstanding financial and practice development potential for elective spine procedures
• Operating Room equipped with StealthStation S8 technology
• Access to a large, underserved population of approximately 450,000 in the Texas Panhandle and neighboring states

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold the mission of our organization by providing high-quality, compassionate care to the Amarillo community and the Texas Panhandle
• Participate in shared trauma call duties at our Level II trauma center
• Diagnose, treat, and surgically address a diverse range of medical conditions
• Conduct cranial and spinal surgeries

Qualifications:

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Neurosurgery is mandatory
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgical residency is essential
• Possession of an active, clear Texas medical license and DEA, or the ability to obtain them
• Impeccable professional history
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Empathetic bedside manner

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Productivity-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off, continuing medical education (CME), 401(k) with matching contributions, and stock purchase options
• Coverage for malpractice insurance

Our facility is a tertiary care center and teaching hospital recognized for its excellence in cardiac, stroke, emergency, surgical, and women & children's services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for a 26-county area, we serve over 64,000 patients annually in our emergency department. Our services include a Children's Hospital, Childbirth Center, and various surgical specialties such as robotics, cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, bariatrics, head and neck, orthopedics, and orthopedic trauma.

Life in Amarillo, Texas:

• Experience expansive skies, working ranches, and the warmth of Texas hospitality alongside a dynamic economy
• Thrive in the top midsize city in the U.S. for projected growth (UNC Kenan Institute - Empowering American Cities)
• Enjoy living at an altitude of 3,600 feet with 270 days of sunshine, gentle breezes, low humidity, and four distinct seasons
• Relish a high quality of life in a safe, welcoming community of over 200,000 residents, with a metropolitan area of 300,000
• Commute stress-free in 15 minutes or less without traffic
• Practice in a community and state that are friendly to both businesses and healthcare professionals
• Benefit from lower housing prices and living expenses compared to other Texas cities
• Access award-winning public schools recognized with National Blue Ribbon awards
• Engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, or horseback riding at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the U.S.
• Enjoy golfing at picturesque courses, guided hunting, or fishing for Walleye at Lake Meredith
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural scene featuring a symphony, ballet, opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz
• Spend quality time with family in a revitalized downtown area offering diverse dining options, live music, and a new minor league baseball park
• Take advantage of world-class skiing and snowboarding in Taos, NM, just a five-hour drive away
• Travel easily from a modern airport with direct flights to major Texas cities, Denver, and Las Vegas

If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.