Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle
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Job Description
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values Are
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
- Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
BSWH is seeking a Orthopedic Surgeon-Foot and Ankle to join our outstanding Waco Region This is a career opportunity with a generous benefits package. It offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, a productivity bonus, a moving allowance, and no state income tax.
We are looking for a committed team player with a good work history. The ideal candidate should focus on quality. They should collaborate well with referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals. This ensures optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.
Belonging Statement
- We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
- Please send CV or email Sr. Physician Recruiter: Joel.Aleman@BSWHealth.org
Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine
- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
Where applicable, the employee must be board certified in their specialty or demonstrate certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitals list. This indicates they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence..
Key Responsibilities
The orthopedic surgeon will provide specialized foot and ankle care while collaborating with referring physicians and healthcare professionals. The role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care within an integrated health system.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle at Baylor Scott & White Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 359 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$303k (319 salary observations; 2,774 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (9,922 salary observations; 55,044 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Woodway
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $299k
- Typical market rent
- $1,647/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.5
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Waco, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.