Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Spine
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Job Description
Why Join Us
Tenet Healthcare invites you to join the largest orthopedic group in El Paso, Texas — a thriving practice where surgical excellence meets an exceptional quality of life.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established, high-performing group with the infrastructure and patient base to support a mature, rewarding career from day one.
You'll benefit from the stability and resources of a nationally recognized healthcare organization while enjoying the collegial culture of a tight-knit specialty group.
If you're a fellowship-trained spine surgeon ready to build something lasting in a community that values your expertise, El Paso is where your next chapter begins.
Position Highlights
- Specialty: Orthopedic Spine Surgery — fellowship training required
- Schedule: 1–2 days in the OR per week, with 3–4 days of clinic
- Call: No call obligations
- Patient Volume: 18–22 clinic patients per day; estimated mature practice of 18–22 surgeries per month
- Setting: Largest orthopedic group in El Paso at The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus
- Practice Stage: Established patient base with strong surgical volume from the outset
What We Offer
- Competitive salary guarantee plus wRVU incentive compensation
- CME allowance for continued professional development
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- Board eligible or board certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in spine surgery
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one
Why El Paso
El Paso is one of America's most underrated cities — consistently ranked among the safest large cities in the United States and offering a cost of living well below the national average. With more than 300 days of sunshine per year and no state income tax, your quality of life here is hard to match.
The region is rich with outdoor adventure, from the Franklin Mountains State Park right within city limits to the sweeping landscapes of West Texas and nearby New Mexico.
El Paso's vibrant culture blends Southwestern tradition with a dynamic arts, dining, and festival scene, and the city is home to Division I universities and strong private colleges — making it an excellent place to raise a family.
Whether you're drawn to wide-open spaces, a welcoming community, or simply the chance to keep more of what you earn, El Paso delivers.
The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since
1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
The physician will perform orthopedic spine surgeries and manage patient care in a clinic setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a consistent surgical volume and providing high-quality care within a large, established orthopedic group.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Fellowship training in spine surgery and an active Texas medical license are required.
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 Surgery Physician - Spine at Tenet Healthcare 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 339 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$290k (61 salary observations; 294 listings), vs ~$293k nationally (1,554 salary observations; 5,436 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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