<p>A Level 2 Trauma Center within a large, not-for-profit Dallas/Fort Worth health system is recruiting a Trauma Surgeon to join an established, collegial team. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package exceeding $500,000 annually, a schedule built around work-life balance, and the professional advantages of practicing in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan markets in the country. This is a direct-employment opportunity with a group that places measurable emphasis on outcomes and team culture.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total compensation package exceeding $500,000 annually</li> <li>Texas has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay</li> <li>Sign-on bonus provided</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Robust benefits package (health, dental, vision, and retirement components included)</li> <li>Not-for-profit facility and practice — qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level 2 Trauma Center embedded within one of the DFW metro's large integrated health systems</li> <li>Joining an 11-surgeon group, four of whom are dedicated trauma surgeons — a well-staffed, subspecialty-focused team</li> <li>Supported by a complement of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) integrated into daily trauma operations</li> <li>Schedule of approximately 15 twelve-hour shifts per month — a predictable, shift-based model that supports work-life-family balance</li> <li>Strong preference for candidates with robotic surgery experience</li> <li>Group culture centered on clinical outcomes, collegiality, and sustainable practice</li> <li>Growing team within a rapidly expanding regional health system, offering long-term professional development opportunity</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board eligible or board certified in General Surgery with added qualification in Surgical Critical Care (American Board of Surgery)</li> <li>Robotic surgery experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a busy Level 2 Trauma Center, including complex trauma and surgical critical care management</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dallas/Fort Worth is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, home to more than 8 million residents and currently leading the nation in population growth — a dynamic, expanding market with deep infrastructure and opportunity. The region hosts the fourth-largest concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in the country, supporting a robust economy, world-class dining, arts, and professional sports, alongside suburban communities that consistently rank among the best in the nation for schools and quality of life. With no state income tax, affordable housing relative to comparable metros, and easy access to both domestic and international travel via DFW International Airport, this is a compelling destination for physicians at any career stage.</p>