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Baptist Health System - San Antonio, TX - Tenet Healthcare

Colon and Rectal Surgery - Physician at Baptist Health System - San Antonio, TX - Tenet Healthcare

Baptist Health System - San Antonio, TX - Tenet Healthcare No longer available

Job Description

Baptist Health System is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. A fantastic opportunity to join a growing Colorectal Surgery group with seasoned surgeons having over 20 years of experience!

Overview:

  • Long-standing healthcare system with supportive leadership
  • Robust group of over 250 providers, of which 40+ are surgical
  • DaVinci Robot available
  • M-F office hours with opportunity for OR block time
  • Shared Weekend Call
  • EMR: Athena (clinic), Cerner (hospital)

We offer a competitive salary guarantee, as well as a robust benefits package, including:

  • Annual CME allowance and relocation assistance
  • Health, vision, dental, life, disability, and malpractice insurance
  • 401K plan with employer matching

Requirements:

  • Robotic training/experience
  • Eligibility to obtain TX state licensure
  • Board eligible/certified in Colorectal Surgery by the ABCRS

Home to some of the areas most highly respected and experienced physicians, Baptist Health System has proudly served the healthcare needs of our community with a mission of excellence and integrity for over a century.

Why we live here:

A city rich in history, bursting with culture, and booming with modern attractions, San Antonio invites residents and visitors to discover what's old and explore what's new. From our spectacular parks and green spaces, to festive seasonal events, to local shopping, dining, and drinking, we have it all. The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous battle for Texan independence from Mexico. Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafs and shops. Get a bird's-eye view of the city from Hemisfair Park's 750-ft Tower of the Americas. Explore a variety of museums, enjoy the symphony or theater, celebrate during Fiesta, or catch a Spurs game. There is something for everyone!

  • No state income tax
  • The city is projected to welcome 1.1 million new residents by 2040 and demographically represents what the US will look like in the future
  • Professional sports - San Antonio Spurs (NBA), San Antonio Missions baseball (MiLB), San Antonio FC soccer (USL), San Antonio Brahmas (XFL) , and the annual Stock Show & Rodeo

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Typical mid-level pay: $153k for Podiatrists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$153k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Senior roles pay 139% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024