Bariatric Surgery Practice - Large Referral Base!
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is recruiting a new Bariatric Surgeon to the community of Amarillo, Texas.
This is a private practice opportunity to join another Bariatric Surgeon in practice. The surgeon in the practice is well trained and experienced in bariatric procedures. There is a large referral for bariatric services. The new Bariatric Surgeon will be welcomed to the medical community and can expect to build a successful practice.
Candidates will be MIS trained with case experience in all procedures of bariatrics ? laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric by-pass and lap banding. There is opportunity to do other gastric surgeries including endoscopy if a surgeon is interested. An outstanding compensation package including income guarantee, overhead expenses, relocation, partnership track and more will be offered.
The Bariatrics Program at NWTHS is fully staffed with all specialty support services represented on staff including patient education, dietary counseling, pulmonology, cardiology, psychiatry, gastroenterology and aftercare. The program staff are very involved in community, medical professional and patient education seminars. The hospital is operationally and financially committed to the allocation of space, equipment and other valuable resources to further develop services.
Northwest Texas Healthcare System serves the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. The area has four distinct seasons. All faiths are represented in the community. The public schools are excellent and there are parochial and private schools available. Amarillo Community College is located in the city and West Texas A & M is located fifteen minutes from Amarillo. Amarillo has many cultural activities, which include the Amarillo Symphony and Opera, the Lone Star Ballet, and several theater groups. Recreational activities are plentiful. Located in north Texas the city is about five hours from Albuquerque, six hours from Denver and an hour' flight to Dallas. You can access the community?s website by typing www.amarillo-chamber.org on your internet browser.
NWTHS is a 489-bed acute care medical center which includes an 85-bed behavioral health facility located on the NWTHS campus. The hospital is owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., (UHS) one of the country's premier healthcare management companies. NWTHS is staffed by over 350 physicians representing 38 specialties. The physicians of NWTHS have established unsurpassed standard of quality care and community service.
Northwest Texas Healthcare System combines traditional values with the most up-to-date technology in health care
