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Methodist Texsan Hospital - HCA Healthcare

Orthopaedic Surgery - Physician at Methodist Texsan Hospital - HCA Healthcare

Methodist Texsan Hospital - HCA Healthcare No longer available

Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary:

Methodist Healthcare System is assisting with the recruitment of an orthopaedic surgeon to join a reputable and wellestablished private practice in San Antonio, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a thriving group with strong community demand and a robust support structure.

Position Highlights

  • Competitive compensation aligned with MGMA and industry benchmarks
  • Relocation assistance
  • Join a wellestablished, growing private practice with strong referral patterns
  • Comprehensive recruitment and compensation package provided

Qualified Candidates

  • Board certified or board eligible in orthopaedicsurgery (ACGMEaccredited residency required)
  • Texas medical license or eligibility for Texas licensure

About Methodist Hospital | Texsan & Methodist Healthcare System

  • 120bed facility with 8 operating suites and catheterization labs
  • Recognized for advanced orthopedic services, home to the Joint Replacement Center and Spine Center
  • Offers leading-edge technology including robotics and advanced imaging
  • Multidisciplinary orthopedic care team including specially trained nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists
  • CMS 4Star Rating for Overall Quality & Patient Safety
  • Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider in South and Central Texas, with 28 facilities—including nine acute care hospitals—serving more than 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients each year

About San Antonio

San Antonio is a thriving metro of 2.5 million residents and one of the fastestgrowing cities in the country. The region is experiencing strong economic growth across bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity, and green technologies. The MSA is projected to welcome up to 1.1 million new residents and create 500,000 new jobs by 2040.

The city offers the perfect blend of bigcity amenities, diverse cultural attractions, and a relaxed, familyfriendly atmosphere. Residents benefit from a cost of living slightly below the national average—thanks to affordable housing—and enjoy the advantage of no state income tax.

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