General Surgeon | No State Tax & 300+ Sunny Days | Laredo, Texas

We are seeking a full-time General Surgeon to join Laredo Physicians Group and Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, Texas. This role offers a hospital-employed position in an established, high-volume surgical program with shared call among experienced surgeons and competitive compensation, allowing you to focus on quality surgical care while working alongside a collaborative team in a state-of-the-art facility supported by Universal Health Services.

Quick Facts

• Employment Type: Full-time, hospital-employed physician position
• Schedule / Hours: High-volume surgical practice with practice development support
• Call: Shared call among 2 busy, experienced general surgeons
• Patient Volume: High demand area for surgical services with growing patient base
• Location: Laredo, Texas (America's largest inland port city)
• Practice Setting: 183-bed acute care facility with da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system and state-of-the-art operating rooms
• Support / Care Team: Established surgical program working alongside 2 experienced general surgeons with quality recognition
• EMR / Technology: Cerner EMR with da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system and state-of-the-art surgical equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general surgery services to a diverse border community patient population
• Collaborate with experienced surgeons and support staff in a high-volume surgical practice
• Manage day-to-day surgical responsibilities with coordinated, high-quality care approach
• Document care using Cerner EMR system
• Participate in shared call rotation with surgical team

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salary base slary plus wRVU bonus 
• Sign-on / Relocation: Physician signing bonus, relocation package, and student loan assistance available
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Complete insurance coverage, 401(k) with company matching, life and disability insurance
• PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: P aid time off package with CME allowance for continuing medical education
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support: Employee stock purchase plan, malpractice insurance coverage provided, marketing assistance

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain Texas licensure
• Spanish language skills not required

Growth & Development

• Access to extensive resources through Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies
• Practice development support and marketing assistance for immediate start
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in an established surgical program
• State-of-the-art da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system and advanced surgical equipment for continuous skill development

About the Organization & Community

Laredo Physicians Group partners with Doctors Hospital of Laredo to deliver comprehensive medical services throughout the community. Our collaborative approach ensures coordinated, high-quality care across all specialties, creating an environment where physicians can focus on what they do best: caring for patients.

Community Highlights:
Laredo combines affordable living with year-round warm weather (300+ sunny days) in a vibrant, family-friendly community. Enjoy no state income tax in a tort reform state, authentic Mexican-American culture, top-rated schools, championship golf courses, and world-class border cuisine. Located just 2.5 hours from San Antonio with an international airport offering direct flights to major cities. Experience Rio Grande fishing, Lake Casa Blanca State Park, and exceptional work-life balance in this growing healthcare market with lower cost of living.

Call to Action

Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, for a confidential conversation.

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