Total Joint Research Fellowship

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Total Joints Surgeon to join our elite multi-specialty group in Temple, TX. This is a premier academic, employed position offering the opportunity to practice at a Level I Trauma Center while contributing to the education of the next generation of surgeons through our partnership with Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine.

Step into a high-volume clinical environment backed by the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas. As a Total Joints specialist within our 20-physician fellowship-trained orthopedic group, you will balance clinical excellence with academic rigor.

Position Highlights:

• Clinical Excellence: Practice at a 640-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center (ranked No. 5 of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters).
• Academic Integration: Faculty appointment with Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine; oversee 4 residents per year and medical students.
• Advanced Technology: Access to EOS imaging and robust administrative/clinical support, including dedicated Total Joints APP assistance.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a deep bench of sub-specialty colleagues in a culture that values research, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD or DO).
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and a Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction/Total Joints.
• Licensed (or eligible) to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (active pursuit of certification required).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed salary for the first year, with a seamless transition to a survey-based production compensation plan.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match and 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution.
• Industry-leading allowance of 5+ weeks of vacation plus 3 weeks of paid CME time.
• Immediate eligibility for comprehensive health, dental, and welfare benefits.
• Generous relocation assistance package provided.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Ready to advance your career with a national leader in orthopedic care? Please submit your CV for confidential consideration.

Contact:

Melisa Harrison, Physician Recruiter
Email: Melisa.Harrison@BSWHealth.org

Or Apply Online Here.

Baylor Scott & White Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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