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Orthopaedic Surgery - Physician at Tenet Healthcare

Tenet Healthcare Dallas, TX

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon - Join Texas Sports Medicine in Dallas, TX

Are you a board-certified Sports Orthopedic Surgeon seeking a dynamic, well-respected practice in the vibrant heart of Dallas?Texas Sports Medicineis a state-of-the-art orthopedic group known for its exceptional patient care and strong community reputation. Were actively hiring a full-time Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing teamapply now for immediate consideration!


Position Highlights
  • Employment Practice Model:Enjoy the stability and support of an established group practice

  • Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, with 1-2 surgery days per week

  • Patient Volume:Manage a rewarding caseload of 35-40 patients per day

  • Work Life Balance:No ER/Trauma Call
  • Cutting-Edge Recovery Center:Access our onsite Performance Recovery Center featuring hyper-ice therapy, red light treatment, Normatec compression, and Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy

  • Support Team:Work alongside a highly experienced, dedicated support staff

  • Qualifications:Must be board-certified by ABOS or ABMS; post-training experience strongly preferred


Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary guarantee with production-based incentives

  • Annual CME allowance to support your professional growth

  • Relocation assistance to ease your transition

  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, disability, and malpractice insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching


Why Texas Sports Medicine?

Join a leading orthopedic group with a reputation for excellence and a commitment to innovation. Benefit from a balanced work schedule, an advanced clinical environment, and a supportive teamall in one of Texass most vibrant cities.

Discover Life in Dallas, Texas

Dallas is a thriving metropolitan hub known for its dynamic economy, rich cultural scene, and southern hospitality. As one of the largest cities in Texas, Dallas offers an exciting blend of urban sophistication and friendly community living.

Enjoy world-class dining, vibrant arts districts, professional sports teams, and endless entertainment optionsfrom historic neighborhoods to modern skyscrapers. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the citys many parks, green spaces, and nearby lakes for boating and hiking.

Dallas boasts excellent schools, top-tier medical facilities, and a robust job market, making it an ideal place for both families and professionals. With a relatively low cost of living compared to other major U.S. cities, plus no state income tax, Dallas provides a great balance of opportunity and quality of life.

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.

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

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

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