Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Total Joint
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Job Description
Why Join Us
Texas Sports Medicine is a well-established, state-of-the-art orthopedic group with a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and clinical innovation in the heart of Dallas.
You'll join a collaborative, sports-driven culture with a dedicated support team and access to an onsite Performance Recovery Center that sets this practice apart. The schedule is built for sustainability — no ER or trauma call, Monday through Friday, with a predictable surgical caseload.
If you're looking for a high-quality group practice where you can focus on what you do best, this is it.
Position Highlights
- Specialty: Total joint orthopedic surgery; candidates with shoulder/upper extremity focus encouraged to apply
- Practice model: Employment with an established, well-respected orthopedic group
- Schedule: Monday–Friday; 1–2 surgery days per week
- Patient volume: 35–40 patients per day
- Call: No ER or trauma call
- Onsite Performance Recovery Center: Features hyper-ice therapy, red light treatment, Normatec compression, and Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy
- Support staff: Experienced, dedicated clinical team in place
What We Offer
- Competitive salary guarantee with production-based incentives
- Annual CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- Board certification by ABOS or ABMS required
- Post-training experience strongly preferred
Why Dallas
Dallas delivers the full package — a thriving economy, no state income tax, and a cost of living that outpaces nearly every other major metro its size.
The city offers world-class dining, a vibrant arts district, and professional sports across every major league, all set against a backdrop of genuine southern hospitality.
Families will find excellent schools and safe, well-resourced suburbs, while outdoor enthusiasts have easy access to parks, green spaces, and nearby lakes for boating and recreation. It's a city that rewards both ambition and quality of life in equal measure.
Key Responsibilities
Perform total joint orthopedic surgeries and manage a daily patient volume of 35-40 patients. Collaborate with a dedicated support team and utilize an onsite Performance Recovery Center for patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be board certified by ABOS or ABMS. Post-training experience is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$305k (424 salary observations; 2,834 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,462 salary observations; 55,655 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).
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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