General Surgeon

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System is seeking an experienced, community-invested General Surgeon (BC/BE) to join a thriving practice in Kingsville, Texas. This full-time position offers professional autonomy and a broad scope of clinical work, supported by an established referral base and a collaborative call rotation. The role is ideal for a surgeon with 5-7 years of experience who desires to integrate into a tight-knit community and contribute to a Level IV Trauma facility.

Practice Info

• Part of CHRISTUS Spohn Health System, the largest hospital system in South Texas, serving over 60% of the Coastal Bend community.
• CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital – Kleberg is a 96-bed, Level IV Trauma facility.
• The hospital features 3 Operating Rooms (non-hybrid) and a dedicated clinic building conveniently located on the hospital campus.
• FY25 projections include over 600 surgeries, 21,500 ED visits, and 1,700 discharges.
• Operates as a "stabilize and transfer" center for major trauma, with acute care cases managed by on-site Hospitalists.
• Surgeons are supported by Hospitalists, Tele-Pulmonology, and Tele-Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a "broad scope" clinical workload, including gallbladders, hernias, EGDs, colonoscopies, and PEGS.
• Provide general consults for maternal health, supported by a dedicated OB team for specialized surgical emergencies.
• Work with students and residents through the university connection.

Compensation

• Potential for additional pay for 1:2 call rotation.

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Balanced weekly schedule—typically 3 days of clinic and 2 days of blocked OR time.
• Collaborative call rotation (expected 1:3, with potential for 1:2).

Requirements

• MD or DO with ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency.
• American Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery.
• At least 5 years of experience is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas.
• Residency within a 20–30 minute radius is required to support the hospital’s Level IV Trauma needs.