<p>A 266-bed Level II Trauma Center in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a fellowship-trained, board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Surgeon to join its employed pediatric surgery program. The position spans the full spectrum of pediatric general and neonatal surgery, supported by an on-site Level III NICU and a dedicated pediatric trauma service. El Paso's no-state-income-tax environment, affordable cost of living, and 300-plus days of annual sunshine make this a compelling destination for a surgeon seeking both clinical depth and quality of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive employed salary structure</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Malpractice insurance coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and retirement details available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Texas has no state income tax — a meaningful addition to total compensation</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-spectrum pediatric general surgery across all age groups and acuity levels</li> <li>Neonatal surgery with direct Level III NICU collaboration for complex newborn cases</li> <li>Pediatric trauma support integrated into the hospital's Level II Trauma Center designation</li> <li>Minimally invasive surgical techniques incorporated into routine practice</li> <li>266-bed acute care hospital with dedicated pediatric service lines</li> <li>Level II Trauma Center providing regional trauma coverage for El Paso and the surrounding catchment area</li> <li>Level III NICU on-site, enabling management of the most complex neonatal surgical patients without transfer</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Surgery (American Board of Surgery — Pediatric Surgery)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery required</li> <li>MD or DO degree</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Proficiency in minimally invasive pediatric surgical techniques</li> <li>Comfort with the full acuity range of a Level II Trauma / Level III NICU environment, including neonatal and trauma cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Paso sits at the western tip of Texas where the Franklin Mountains meet the Rio Grande, offering a distinctive blend of Southwestern culture, outdoor recreation, and genuine affordability. The city logs more than 300 sunny days per year, with hiking, mountain biking, and desert landscapes immediately accessible, while the broader metro area provides strong public and private school options and a family-oriented community feel. Cost of living remains well below the national average, and Texas's lack of a state income tax stretches every dollar of compensation further — a combination that is difficult to match in most major pediatric surgery markets.</p>