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

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Laredo, TX, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Healthtech
The Role
Full-time hospital-employed General Surgeon providing comprehensive surgical care in a high-volume, established program at Doctors Hospital of Laredo. Responsibilities include performing general surgery, documenting care in Cerner, collaborating with surgeons and support staff, and participating in shared call. The position offers robotic surgery capabilities, practice development support, competitive compensation, signing and relocation assistance, CME, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.
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Opportunity Details

We are seeking a full-time General Surgeon to join Laredo Physicians Group and Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, Texas. We are specifically looking for a general surgeon with an interest in breast and/OR oncology surgery to help expand these vital services in our community. 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 3 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: Paid 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.

 [email protected]

 

Skills Required

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
  • Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain Texas licensure
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The Company
HQ: King of Prussia, PA
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a healthcare management company and holding company that operates through subsidiaries. It provides hospital and healthcare services through acute-care hospitals, behavioral-health facilities, freestanding emergency departments, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care centers. UHS also offers health insurance plans through Prominence Health and manages physician services through Independence Physician Management, serving patients across the United States and internationally.

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