Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Beaumont, TX
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Job Description
SAMGI is seeking a board‑certified or board‑eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon (Fellowship‑trained in Orthopedic Trauma) to join our team at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, TX. As part of a dynamic, multi‑specialty group under SAMGI’s renowned surgicalist model, you’ll provide acute orthopedic trauma coverage with a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient outcomes and professional fulfillment.
Why Join SAMGI & Christus St. Elizabeth?
Collaborative Team: Join forces with an established group of orthopedic surgeons, mid‑levels, technicians, and supportive SAMGI administrative leadership
- Professional Growth: Influence practice standards, engage in outcomes initiatives, and pursue ongoing training
- Administrative Support: Focus on patient care while SAMGI covers HR, operations, accounting, legal, and credentialing
- Work-Life Balance: Scheduled shifts allow protected time off and predictable on‑call, minimizing burnout
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive orthopedic trauma care in the ED, OR, and inpatient setting.
- Maintain response coverage within 30 minutes, delivering timely and expert care.
- Collaborate with cross‑specialty teams including trauma surgery, acute care, anesthesia, and rehabilitation.
- Participate in surgical decision‑making, performance improvement, and quality initiatives.
- Mentor and supervise mid‑levels and trainees, supporting education and clinical excellence.
- Contribute to SAMGI’s performance and compliance protocols.
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO, plus successful completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
- Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- TX medical license or eligibility for licensure
- Proficient in acute orthopedic trauma techniques, including complex fracture management
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, retirement match, CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage with tail insurance
- No state income tax: Texas-based advantages
Benefits
About SAMGI
SAMGI is a national leader in the surgicalist movement, delivering hospital‑based surgery with a surgeon‑driven, patient‑focused model. We offer strong administrative support, peer‑led clinical leadership, and life‑enhancing schedules that empower surgeons to thrive professionally and personally.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have successfully completed an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship. Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery and possess or be eligible for a Texas medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$318k (367 salary observations; 3,309 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (10,608 salary observations; 63,751 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 30 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $652k (middle half $560k–$725k)118 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $318k median in Texas | $308k nationally (+3%)367 state / 10,608 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Texas | 1,576 active | 22,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 70% no call · 60% no weekends30 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 20% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 353 in the last 30 days | 221 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$408k | $48/wRVU × 8,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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