Physician- Total Joint
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Job Description
Abilene Sports Medicine & Orthopedics – Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon
Abilene Sports Medicine & Orthopedics (ASMO) is seeking a fellowship-trained or fellowship-eligible Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon to join a well-established, physician-led practice in West Texas. This is a strong opportunity to step into immediate surgical volume with a built-in referral base and the ability to develop a focused adult reconstruction practice.
The Opportunity
This position is anchored in total joint reconstruction, with consistent demand for hip and knee procedures. The incoming surgeon will have the support to build a high-volume elective practice while also maintaining a balanced scope of general orthopedics, if desired.
You will be joining a collaborative team that values access, efficiency, and patient-centered care. The practice offers strong clinical autonomy with the infrastructure and support needed to grow quickly and sustainably.
Who We Are
Abilene Sports Medicine & Orthopedics has been serving the West Texas community since 2004 and is known for delivering high-quality orthopedic care across a wide range of specialties. The group has built a strong reputation throughout the region and continues to experience steady growth driven by community need.
What You Can Expect
- Immediate patient volume with strong referral patterns
- Dedicated operating room access and ASC opportunities
- Partnership track with long-term growth potential
- Collaborative, physician-led environment
- Supportive administrative and clinical infrastructure
Location
Abilene offers a welcoming, family-friendly community with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to larger metro areas across Texas. It’s an ideal setting for physicians looking to build a busy practice while maintaining quality of life.
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction / Total Joint preferred
- Interest in building and growing a total joint practice
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Next Steps
Interested in learning more? Visit abilenesportsmed.com or connect directly with Stacie Berlin at stacie.berlin@umpartners.com.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will perform total joint reconstruction procedures, specifically focusing on hip and knee surgeries. They will also manage a high-volume elective practice while maintaining a balanced scope of general orthopedics.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician- Total Joint at Abilene Sports Medicine and Orthopedics 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 367 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$305k (435 salary observations; 2,869 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,538 salary observations; 55,997 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 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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