Neurology in modern west Texas city (IP/OP flexible)
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Application
Details
Posted: 20-Sep-24
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Preferred Education:
MD/DO
Internal Number: 655376
Neurology in modern west Texas city (IP/OP flexible)
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed acute care medical center located in Amarillo, Texas, provides comprehensive acute care and outpatient services to the 500,000+ residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The hospital is currently recruiting a BC/BE Neurologist for a position with our employed group, Northwest Physicians Group.
Opportunity highlights:
Employed position
Position can be IP, OP or blend of both
Perform standard or specialized neurological procedures
Subspecialty interest/training in stroke, MS, or Parkinson's is welcomed
Quickly develop a busy practice due to current long wait times for new patients
Hospital is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center with plans to pursue CSC
Cryptogenic Stroke Pathway program
Bedside Telestroke services 24/7
Quantitative and continuous EEG monitoring
Hospital has employed neurosurgeon and is a Level II trauma center
401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan (at discount)
Paid malpractice insurance
Residency or Fellowship stipend may be available
J-1 visa support through Texas Conrad-30 or year-round Federal HHS program
Immigration law firm available for full legal support for J-1 petitions
Texas has no state income tax and is a tort reform state
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a tertiary care facility and teaching hospital known throughout the region for cardiac, stroke, emergency, and children’s services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle the hospital treats over 64,000 patients in its ED each year. NWTHS features a Children’s Hospital, The Childbirth Center, and Surgical services in robotics, cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, bariatrics, head and neck, orthopedics, and ortho trauma. NWTHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest hospital and healthcare management companies.
In Amarillo, Texas,you can…
Experience a place where big skies, working ranches and Texas hospitality intersect with a modern, vibrant economy
Grow and thrive in the #2 fastest-growing economy among midsized cities in the U.S.
Live at 3,671 feet altitude with 270 days of sunshine, breezes, low humidity, and four seasons
Enjoy a high quality of life in a safe, friendly, mid-sized community of 250,000
Drive stress-free to work in 15 minutes or less with no traffic
Practice medicine in a business and physician-friendly state and community
Maximize your dollar with lower house prices and living costs than other Texas cities
Attend award-winning, top-ranked public schools, recipient of National Blue Ribbon awards
Hike, bike or ride horses at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in America
Play golf at scenic courses, do a guided hunt, or fish for Walleye at nearby Lake Meredith
Take in a cultural arts scene including a symphony, ballet company, an opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz
Entertain the whole family with an outing to our historic, revitalized downtown featuring diverse cuisine, live music and a new minor league baseball park and team
Hit the slopes for world-class skiing and snowboarding in Taos, NM, just a 5-hour drive away
Jet out for quick get-aways from a modern airport offering direct flights to Texas metros, Denver, and Las Vegas
If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues during 2022 were approximately $13.4 billion. In 2023, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #331 on the Fortune 500; and ranked #434 among U.S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World’s Largest Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company’s founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 27 inpatient acute care hospitals, 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities, nearly 40 outpatient facil...ities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. It acts as the advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust (NYSE:UHT). For additional information visit www.uhs.com.