Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, you will join a dedicated Orthopedic Center of East Texas practice in Lufkin, Texas. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide high-quality surgical and non-surgical care for patients with spinal disorders, becoming an integral part of a practice focused on clinical excellence and a vibrant community.

In this specialized role, you will perform surgical procedures to treat spinal injuries, deformities, and degenerative conditions, from patient evaluation through post-operative care. You will work within a modern practice equipped with a full x-ray suite and C-arm, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management for optimal outcomes.

Every day you will:

• Perform surgical procedures to expertly treat spinal injuries, deformities, and degenerative conditions.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations , develop comprehensive treatment plans, and oversee meticulous post-operative care.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams , including physical therapists and pain management specialists, for holistic patient management.
• Utilize advanced imaging with the full x-ray suite and C-arm available within the practice.
• Provide high-quality surgical and non-surgical care, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients with spinal disorders.
• Manage patient documentation and records efficiently within the practice's systems.
• Maintain open communication with referring providers and contribute to the center's reputation for excellence in specialized orthopedic care.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training and expertise in Spine Surgery, holding an active or eligible license to practice medicine in Texas. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for spinal disorders, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and thrive in an independent, specialized practice environment.

Understand, support, and implement the facility's mission to deliver healthcare to those in need. Ensure patient care and satisfaction consistently meet or exceed quality standards in all job responsibilities. Educate patients on clinical and managed care, actively participating as an effective clinic team member in task forces as appropriate. Meet productivity targets, effectively utilizing clinic financial and performance information to drive continuous improvement. Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to service and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor. Maintain strict confidentiality, protect sensitive data, and adhere to all organizational and departmental safety standards and guidelines. Work collaboratively with team members, exhibiting exceptional customer service in all interactions with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader healthcare community. Adheres to and exhibits our core values:

• Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us
• Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness
• Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community
• Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality

We are offering:

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package (details to be discussed, but implicitly strong based on specialty).
• Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based).
• Membership within a dedicated Orthopedic Center of East Texas , focused solely on expertise in spine surgery.
• Access to modern practice facilities including a full x-ray suite and C-arm.
• The opportunity to work within a specialized, high-impact practice committed to spine care excellence.
• The chance to live in Lufkin, Texas: a hidden gem in East Texas, offering an ideal balance of small-town charm and modern amenities. Enjoy affordable living, excellent schools, a welcoming community, abundant outdoor recreation (Lake Sam Rayburn, Angelina National Forest), and easy access to Houston and Dallas, for a quality work/life balance.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery , with fellowship training in Spine Surgery .
• Active or eligible license in the state of Texas .
• Strong clinical and surgical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal injuries, deformities, and degenerative conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with allied health professionals and manage complex patient cases.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered spine care in an independent practice setting.