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San Antonio, Texas

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Job Description

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon – TruOrtho, PLLC | San Antonio, Texas

Position Summary

TruOrtho, PLLC is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon to join our highly specialized, physician-owned private practice in San Antonio.

This is not a high-volume, multi-specialty orthopedic group. TruOrtho is a supra-subspecialized orthopaedic practice built intentionally around focused expertise, aligned surgical philosophy, and an elevated patient experience.

We Are Looking for a Surgeon Who Values

  • Technical excellence
  • Thoughtful patient selection
  • Collaboration with like-minded specialists
  • Autonomy in private practice
  • Delivering unparalleled, relationship-based care

This is an opportunity to build a premier Foot & Ankle service line within a practice that prioritizes quality over volume.

Why TruOrtho? The Supra-Subspecialized Advantage

Focused Expertise, Not Fragmented Orthopedics

TruOrtho is intentionally structured around fellowship-trained subspecialists rather than broad general orthopedics. This allows:

  • Deep mastery of complex pathology
  • Efficient and refined surgical workflows
  • Clear community identity
  • High-level referrals seeking specialized expertise

As our Foot & Ankle surgeon, you will develop a defined regional presence within a practice known for precision subspecialty care.

Like-Minded Surgical Partnership

You Will Practice Alongside Surgeons Who Value

  • Meticulous surgical technique
  • Evidence-based innovation
  • Patient-specific surgical planning
  • Long-term outcomes over short-term throughput
  • Integrity in clinical decision-making
  • We believe orthopaedic surgery is both craftsmanship and responsibility.
  • Alignment in philosophy matters.

Unparalleled Patient Experience

Our Model Is Built on Elevated, Patient-centered Care

  • Extended new patient visits
  • Clear surgical education and expectation management
  • Emphasis on non-operative optimization when appropriate
  • Accessible, responsive communication

We are a relationship-based practice.

Private Practice Autonomy

As a Physician-owned Practice, TruOrtho Offers

  • Clinical independence
  • Direct input into practice growth
  • Agile decision-making without hospital bureaucracy
  • Opportunity for equity partnership

We believe surgeons should have control over how they practice medicine.

  • About TruOrtho, PLLC
  • TruOrtho is a boutique orthopaedic subspecialty practice serving the greater San
  • Antonio community. Our culture emphasizes:
  • Surgical excellence
  • Accountability
  • Professional integrity
  • Whole-patient care
  • Sustainable growth

We are building a destination practice for patients seeking elite orthopaedic expertise delivered with humanity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive Foot & Ankle surgical care in outpatient and operative settings
  • Manage the full spectrum of Foot & Ankle pathology, including trauma, sports injuries, deformity, arthritis and reconstruction
  • Build and expand the Foot & Ankle service line
  • Collaborate closely with referring physicians, therapists, and surgical partners
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Contribute strategically to practice development initiatives

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited institution
  • Completion of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
  • Fellowship training in Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Board certified or board eligible
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Texas
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Alignment with a high-touch, boutique subspecialty practice model

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
  • Partnership track opportunity
  • Malpractice coverage
  • CME allowance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Compensation structure will be designed to support long-term growth and shared success.

Schedule & Call

  • Full-time clinical schedule
  • Balanced operative and clinic time
  • Minimal call burden
  • Focus on efficiency and high-quality outcomes

Location – San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio offers a unique combination of economic growth, strong medical infrastructure, and exceptional quality of life. With no state income tax, vibrant culture, and proximity to Texas Hill Country, it provides an ideal setting for building both a career and a family life.

  • Who This Position Is For
  • This opportunity is best suited for a Foot & Ankle surgeon who:
  • Values depth of expertise over high-volume general practice
  • Seeks autonomy within a collaborative environment
  • Wants to build something exceptional
  • Is motivated to deliver unparalleled orthopaedic care

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining their

Clinical Interests and Long-term Goals To

Liz Hebert

Liz.Hebert@surgerypartners.com

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgeryFoot and ankle surgeryTrauma managementSports injury treatmentReconstructive surgery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon at Surgery Partners a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 364 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 ~$330k (360 salary observations; 3,322 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (10,064 salary observations; 64,568 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgeryranked against 364 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $658k (middle half $550k–$735k)115 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$330k median in Texas$308k nationally (+7%)360 state / 10,064 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Texas29 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Texas1,554 active22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand#16 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings340 in the last 30 days206 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$408k$48/wRVU × 8,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (364 Orthopedic Surgery listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all physicians: too few Texas Orthopedic Surgery postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs · 5 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
10%
Visa sponsorship
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 364 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Surgery Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary
Productivity Incentives
Partnership Track
Malpractice Coverage
CME Allowance
Retirement Plan Options
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.