General Surgeon Opportunity - Established Employed Practice in Victoria, TX

DeTar Hospital is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join our established hospital-employed surgical team in Victoria, Texas.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a thriving, well-established practice with immediate surgical volume, a strong referral network, and experienced physician colleagues. You'll work alongside two employed general surgeons while stepping into an active practice that offers the opportunity to build a busy surgical practice from day one.

Practice Highlights

• 100% hospital-employed position
• Join an established team employed general surgeons (recruiting to maintain the group of three following one physician's departure)
• Immediate access to an established referral base supported by 13 employed primary care providers and a Family Medicine Residency Program with 27 residents
• Bread-and-butter general surgery with emergency surgery coverage
• Advanced laparoscopic skills encouraged
• Surgical endoscopy welcomed; candidates interested in performing endoscopy are highly desired
• Opportunity to help expand advanced surgical services and keep more patients receiving care locally
• Dedicated clinical and administrative support
• Opportunity to participate in both general surgery and GI call based on experience and interest
• Additional compensated call opportunities available beyond the standard call expectation

Compensation & Benefits Package
We offer a highly competitive and comprehensive recruitment package designed to support your financial and professional goals. (Specifics tailored to candidate experience and MGMA guidelines.)

• Competitive base salary with a wRVU-based productivity bonus
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical education debt assistance (if applicable)
• Residency/Fellowship stipend for eligible candidates
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off (PTO) and dedicated CME time with an annual allowance
• Malpractice coverage provided

About the Hospital

DeTar Hospital Navarro is a 189-bed acute care hospital serving Victoria and the surrounding seven-county region in South Texas. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers emergency and trauma services, inpatient and outpatient care, surgical services, women’s and children’s services, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, sleep medicine, occupational medicine, and specialty clinics. DeTar Hospital Navarro is a key regional healthcare resource within the Texas Crossroads.

Community

Victoria, known as the South Texas Crossroads , is one of the oldest cities in Texas and serves as a cultural, economic, and healthcare hub for the surrounding region. Located within two hours of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi—and approximately 30 minutes from the Gulf Coast—Victoria offers residents a balance of city amenities and natural beauty. The area features museums, theaters, a symphony, parks, golf courses, The Texas Zoo, and extensive outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting, fishing, and water sports. The local school system is the largest in the Golden Crescent region and includes public, magnet, vocational, and alternative education programs.