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Fort Worth, Texas

Total Joint Surgeon

SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 26m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join JPS Health Network as a Total Joint Surgeon – Academic & Research Opportunities in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join JPS Health Network as a Total Joint Surgeon – Academic & Research Opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will perform operative and non-operative management of bone and joint issues while coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients. They are also responsible for diagnosing, treating, and educating patients while supporting academic and research endeavors within the health network.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree, have completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency, and possess fellowship training in adult reconstruction and joint replacement. A current, unrestricted medical license in Texas and Board Certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Total Joint ReplacementSurgical InterventionPatient CareTrauma ManagementArthroplastyClinical DiagnosisMultidisciplinary CollaborationMedical Chart ReviewEvidence-based MedicinePatient EducationPerformance ImprovementPeer Review

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Surgeon roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%
Sign-on bonus
7%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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