Orthopedic Surgeon

Join a growing, highly respected health system committed to delivering meaningful medicine across West Texas. Shannon Health is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to establish a community-based orthopedic practice at its Big Spring hospital. The physician will meet significant regional demand while benefiting from a broad referral area, continued investment in clinical resources, and the backing of Shannon Health's collaborative network of more than 400 providers across 40 specialties. This is an opportunity to develop a rewarding broad-spectrum orthopedic practice with strong regional support, visible community impact, and a schedule designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

About Shannon Health/Big Spring, TX

• Newly acquired hospital in Big Spring supported by Shannon Health's capital investments in facilities, technology, equipment, and clinical resources
• 146 Bed Hospital, Level lV Trauma Facility
• 5 Million Capital investment since Acquisition with 35 Million planned the next five years
• AirMed medical transport services including helicopter, and fixed wing capabilities
• EPIC Medical Records
  

About Shannon Health System

• Locally owned, debt-free, community health system with a 90+ year record
• 97% Provider Retention Rate
• 400+ providers, 40+ specialties across the system
• 30 locations throughout a 34-county region-covering approximately 360,000+ patients
  

Position Highlights

• Mission driven health system
• Opportunity to help expand and strengthen orthopedic services in the region
• 50,000 plus catchment
• Investment in clinical resources, technology, and patient care infrastructure
• Backed by the resources and specialty support of an established regional health system
• Opportunity for broad-spectrum orthopedic practice with a large referral area
• Outstanding compensation package - Total Comp Range 1.1 to 1.2 Million
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Sign-on bonus
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance available
  

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon
• Passion for high quality patient care
• Interest in practicing community-based orthopedic surgery
• Collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong focus on clinical excellence, quality, and patient satisfaction
  

About Big Spring, TX

Big Spring offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. Big Spring offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. It is a classic West Texas town with a mix of rich ranching, railroad, oilfield and aviation roots.

Community Highlights

• Population of approximately 27,000
• Regional hub serving patients across surrounding rural West Texas communities
• Affordable cost of living
• Short average commute time
• Convenient access to Midland International Air & Space Port
• Located along Interstate 20 with easy access to West Texas cities
• Home to Howard College
• Excellent outdoor recreation including:

o Fishing

o Kayaking

o Hunting

o Golf

o Off-road and ATV recreation

o Biking

• Nearby parks and outdoor spaces including Comanche Trail Park and Big Spring State Park
• Rich West Texas heritage with community events, rodeo culture, and local festivals
• Positioned near the edge of the Permian Basin, one of the nation's leading energy-producing regions
• More than 260 days of sunshine annually

Why Shannon

Physicians choose Shannon Health because it offers something increasingly rare in healthcare: a stable, locally governed, nonprofit system where physicians are employed, supported, and connected to the mission of providing excellent care for friends, family, and neighbors.

For physicians considering Big Spring, the opportunity is especially meaningful. Shannon recently assumed ownership of the hospital after the community asked Shannon to help strengthen and elevate healthcare services across the region. Significant investments are being made in facilities, technology, equipment, and clinical services to enhance the patient care experience.

Shannon is debt-free, has a long-standing history in West Texas, serves a broad regional population, and offers the clinical depth of 40+ specialties with the personal feel of a community-based organization. With strong provider retention and responsive leadership focused on meaningful medicine rather than corporate medicine, Shannon allows physicians to build a lasting practice, make a visible impact, and enjoy a healthy life outside of work.