Employed General Surgery Opportunity in San Antonio, Texas

SPECIALTY: General Surgery 

LOCATION: San Antonio, TX 

SUMMARY: General Surgery opportunity in San Antonio, TX 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Employed 

Baptist Health System is seeking a board certified/board eligible General Surgeon to practice in San Antonio, TX.

As one of South Texas’ largest healthcare provider organizations, Baptist Medical Network’s team of healthcare professionals provide care in over 17 communities.

Overview: 

• Long-standing healthcare system with supportive leadership 
• Standard practice support staff (MA, Nurse, Front Desk, etc.)
• Robot Models – 2 Da Vinci XI, ERCP and 16 OR rooms
• Anesthesia – Care Team Model (MD, CAA, CRNA)
• EMR: Athena (clinic), Cerner (hospital) 
• Clinic Schedule, M-F 8-5 PM, NO Weekend Clinic
• Must be BC/BE in General Surgery Board (ABS or FACS)
• Considering both experienced and current?fellow candidates 
• Capable to perform: Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Hernia Repair, Exploratory Laparotomy (all can be laparoscopic or robotic)

We offer a competitive salary guarantee, as well as a robust benefits package, including: 

• Annual CME allowance and relocation assistance 

• Health, vision, dental, life, disability, and malpractice insurance 

• 401K plan with employer matching 

Home to some of the area’s most highly respected and experienced physicians, Baptist Health System has proudly served the healthcare needs of our community with a mission of excellence and integrity for over a century. 

Why we live here: 

A city rich in history, bursting with culture, and booming with modern attractions, San Antonio invites residents and visitors to discover what's old and explore what's new.  From our spectacular parks and green spaces, to festive seasonal events, to local shopping, dining, and drinking, we have it all.  The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous battle for Texan independence from Mexico.  Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafés and shops.  Get a bird's-eye view of the city from Hemisfair Park's 750-ft Tower of the Americas.  Explore a variety of museums, enjoy the symphony or theater, celebrate during Fiesta, or catch a Spurs game.  There is something for everyone!

• No State Income Tax
• The city itself is projected to welcome 1.1 million new residents by 2040 and demographically represents what the US will look like in the future
• Professional sports - San Antonio Spurs (NBA), San Antonio Missions baseball (MiLB), San Antonio FC soccer (USL), San Antonio Brahmas (XFL), and the annual Stock Show & Rodeo

Home to some of the area’s most highly respected and experienced physicians, Baptist Health System has proudly served the healthcare needs of our community with a mission of excellence and integrity for over a century.

Baptist shines as a training ground for health care professionals who want to excel in their chosen fields. Our long history of achievement combines with our embrace of medical innovations for a best-of-both-worlds career environment.We believe care is more than technology - our people make the difference by delivering quality, compassionate health care. Baptist Health System is made up of six hospitals, five in San Antonio and one in New Braunfels. All five San Antonio facilities are Certified Chest Pain Centers & all participate in the Brain and Stroke Network. BHS is the only healthcare provider in Texas, and one of five in the nation, selected by Medicare as a demonstration site for Acute Care Episode (ACE) Program.

About San Antonio:

As one of the top 10 largest cities in America, San Antonio uniquely offers all the world-class amenities of a big city with a small town community feel. This is a great city for families or individuals that are active and adventurous at heart. From the Alamo, where Texas soldiers had their last stand against Mexican troops, to the world-famous River Walk lined with restaurants and shops, to the 68 miles of urban hike and bike trail and over 11,000 acres of urban parks, there’s an activity to suit every taste here in our city. Families can enjoy Six Flags Fiesta Texas, take a trip back in time at HemisFair Park, site of the 1968 World's Fair, or catch the San Antonio Spurs lighting up the court at the AT&T Center.

In addition to the many benefits of San Antonio, cost of living remains low relative to other cities, with low unemployment and a diversified economy. The family-friendly city boasts more than 30 colleges and universities, and San Antonio was named the 10th fastest-growing city in 2015 by Forbes magazine, based on job, population and economic growth rates, median salaries and unemployment data. And there’s great weather to boot!

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