Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon

Joining the Baylor Scott & White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team provides access to collegiality, innovation, and advanced technology. National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report reflects our talent and commitment to providing safe, compassionate, high-quality care.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest is seeking an outstanding Trauma / Critical Care Surgeon to join the Division of Acute Care Surgery within the Department of Surgery at our hospital in Waco, TX. This is an employed career opportunity offering a competitive salary, productivity bonus, generous benefits, relocation assistance, work-life balance, and no state income tax.

Candidates must be trauma and critical care trained and BC/BE in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

• Shift-based position focused on trauma and acute care surgery coverage
• Join an established team as the sixth trauma surgeon
• Supported by two APPs who provide day-shift coverage on a 7-on/7-off schedule
• Privileges at our ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center in Waco, TX
• Responsible for trauma and acute care surgery consults while on call
• Dedicated 24-hour OR suite for trauma and acute care surgery cases
• Opportunity to provide surgical critical care coverage in the 24-bed ICU
• Home call for acute care surgery is possible
• Opportunity for an elective general surgery practice
• Laparoscopic surgery experience preferred
• Access to advanced robotic technology, including four da Vinci® robotic surgical systems

Baylor Scott & White also offers a generous benefits package for clinical physicians, including:

• Malpractice coverage
• Life, AD&D, disability, and long-term care insurance contributions
• Medical and dental contributions
• Annual retirement contribution
• Paid vacation and administrative (“CME”) leave
• Academic funds for eligible dues, fees, travel, and CME activities

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest is a full-service community hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas. Serving Waco and surrounding Central Texas communities, the hospital provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties.

Hillcrest serves as a key regional referral center and offers advanced clinical services supported by a broad primary care and specialty network. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence through Magnet® designation and plays an important role in supporting coordinated care across the region.

Located along the Brazos River between Dallas and Austin, Waco offers a blend of small-town charm and growing urban amenities. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, parks and trails along the Brazos River, museums, local dining, cultural attractions, and a revitalized downtown district.

Waco offers an appealing combination of affordability, community connection, and convenient access to major Texas cities.

• MD/DO degree
• Fellowship training in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery
• Trauma and critical care training required
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Surgery or Osteopathic Board Certification
• Texas Medical License
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons when qualified
• ATLS; BLS/ACLS; and PALS
• Experience with the surgical care of trauma, acute surgical, and critical care patients