Career Center

Joining the Baylor Scott and White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team grants you access to collegiality, innovation and advanced resources in technology. National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report is a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate. 

Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join our outstanding Surgery care program in Temple, TX . This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, and no state income tax.

We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.

Position Highlights

• Join a team of three experienced General Surgeons.
• Experience or training in advanced and complex hernia repairs preferred.
• At least three years of associated experience preferred, but will consider new graduates completing a hernia fellowship, or MIS fellowship including extensive hernia experience. 
• Lead the establishment of a multidisciplinary hernia / abdominal wall reconstruction program.
• Build upon and support an established program of excellence for general surgery.
• Academic affiliation with Texas A&M College of Medicine  
• Large general surgery residency program with resident coverage at all times.

Baylor Scott and White also has a generous benefits package for clinical physicians.  This will provide a number of other components, which add a considerable value to the total compensation, among them:

• Malpractice coverage
• Life, AD&D, disability and long term care insurance contributions
• Medical and dental contributions
• Annual retirement contribution
• Paid vacation and administrative (“CME”) leave
• Relocation allowance
• Academic funds (dues, fees, travel) provided pursuant to departmental and institutional CME fund policies

For additional information, please send your CV and direct your inquiry to: Teresa Washington, Sr. Physician Recruiter - Teresa.Washington1@BSWHealth.org ; 512-509-0034

About the Community

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that is lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

About Baylor Scott and White Health

Baylor Scott and White Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas. Known for exceptional patient care for more than a century, BSWH includes 48 hospitals, more than 1,027 patient access points, 9,600 affiliated physicians, 48,000+ employees and the Baylor Scott and White health plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate Degree in Medicine

Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board

Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.