The General Surgeon will join Northwest Physicians Group, sharing acute/trauma call responsibilities while maintaining an elective practice at Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a Level II trauma center.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) in General Surgery to join the employed group at a 495-bed acute care medical center in Amarillo, Texas.
Opportunity Details We are seeking a full-time Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery to join our multispecialty medical group at South Texas Health System Clinics in Edinburg/McAllen, Texas. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package with performance incentives, allowing you to focus on advanced reconstructive procedures—including free flap surgery—while supporting our Level I Trauma Center and working alongside a collaborative surgical team. Quick Facts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule / Hours: Standard clinical hours with trauma surgery call coverage
Call: Shared call for trauma reconstruction
Patient Volume: High-volume reconstructive and trauma surgery practice
Location: Edinburg/McAllen, Texas (Rio Grande Valley)
Practice Setting: Hospital-employed plastic surgery position within a Level I Trauma Center
Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary surgical team with practice development and marketing support
EMR / Technology: Comprehensive electronic medical record system
Responsibilities
Provide trauma and reconstructive plastic surgery care, including complex free flap procedures
Collaborate with trauma surgeons, surgical specialists, and advanced practice providers
Manage inpatient and outpatient surgical care and call coverage responsibilities
Document surgical care accurately using EMR Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Highly competitive base plus performance-based incentives and productivity bonuses
Sign-on / Relocation: Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company match and employee stock purchase plan
PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: Generous PTO and CME allowance for continuing education
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery
Experience with free flap reconstruction and Level I trauma requirements
Active or eligible Texas medical license
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Disability
Life
401(k) with match
CME
Paid malpractice insurance
Licenses/Dues/Subscriptions
Stock purchase plan (at discount)
Spanish language skills not required Growth & Development
Physician partnership opportunities available
Leadership, mentorship, and academic involvement encouraged
Practice development and marketing support About the Organization & CommunitySouth Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system known for excellence in comprehensive healthcare services including trauma, cardiovascular, maternity, surgical, and specialty care. Owned by Universal Health Services (UHS), STHS serves over 1.8 million residents in the vibrant, bilingual Rio Grande Valley. The Edinburg/McAllen area offers a low cost of living, year-round sunshine, safe neighborhoods, and abundant recreational activities such as birdwatching, golfing, and nearby South Padre Island beaches. The region is served by three airports providing convenient national and international travel. Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, for a confidential conversation. Samantha.Barnett@uhsinc.com 956.821.8418
