A 522-bed regional medical center in Abilene, Texas is recruiting a Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon to join a well-established, employee-model surgical program at Hendrick Medical Center — a full-service academic-caliber campus that anchors trauma, oncology, women's health, rehabilitation, and pediatric critical care for the West Texas region. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, bonus opportunity, and meaningful subspecialty support through a nationwide surgical network, making it a strong fit for a BC/BE surgeon seeking clinical depth without the administrative burden of private practice.
Perks and Benefits
- Employee model with a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME allowance provided
- Bonus opportunity tied to performance
- Relocation assistance available
- Limited billing and coding responsibilities — clinical focus preserved
- Access to a national wellness program and professional development resources
- Integration into a nationwide network of general and orthopedic surgeons
Practice Highlights
- 522-bed acute care medical center with broad inpatient surgical and critical care infrastructure
- Trauma surgery and surgical critical care practice embedded within a high-acuity regional referral center
- Campus includes a dedicated women's center, rehabilitation hospital, and cancer center
- Pediatric intensive care unit on site, supporting complex multi-specialty acuity
- Electrophysiology program and advanced cardiac services available on campus
- Preventive and oncologic services including cancer screenings integrated into the system
- Collaborative environment with access to general and orthopedic surgical colleagues across a national network
- Aggressive, innovation-oriented institutional culture with ongoing investment in new treatment modalities
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Surgery with subspecialty training in Surgical Critical Care and/or Trauma Surgery
- Completion of an accredited general surgery residency; fellowship training in Trauma/Critical Care strongly preferred
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of trauma and surgical critical care acuity in a high-volume regional referral setting
About the Community
Abilene is a mid-sized West Texas city of approximately 125,000 residents, offering a low cost of living, a strong sense of community, and a pace of life that appeals to physicians seeking balance outside a major metropolitan corridor. The city is home to three universities, well-regarded public and private schools, and a growing arts and cultural scene anchored by the Abilene Philharmonic and several regional museums. Outdoor recreation — including lake access at Lake Fort Phantom Hill and Kirby Lake — is readily available, and Dallas–Fort Worth is approximately three hours east for easy weekend travel or major-airport access.