Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon Foot and Ankle

Orthopedic: Foot and Ankle Opportunity - CHRISTUS Health

Location:Corpus Christi, TX

Schedule:Full-time

Recruiter:rikke.kalkstein@christushealth.org

Position Overview:

We are seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle to join our premier orthopedic team in Corpus Christi. This full-time, permanent position is available due to practice growth and high patient demand for specialized foot and ankle care.

Practice Highlights:

• Scope of Practice: The Ortho F&A surgeon will focus strictly on complex reconstructive surgical cases and trauma (no routine "bread and butter" podiatry like nails/wound care)
• Call: ER call optional if desired
• EMR Systems:Epic

Ideal Candidate:

• MD or DO
• Fellowship-trained in Interventional Cardiology
• Board Eligible or Board Certified

Why CHRISTUS Health?

CHRISTUS Spohn Health Systemis South Texas' largest hospital system, consisting of six hospital campuses and six family health centers throughout the Coastal bend. The health system is consistently ranked as a healthcare leader in the area and has received national recognition for several pioneering programs, including cardiac care, clinical excellence and oncology. For more than 100 years, CHRISTUS Spohn has been distinguished by its high caliber Associates and affiliated physicians, its comprehensive and innovative services, and its long history of responding to the needs of the community it serves.

Benefits

• Competitive Guaranteed Salary + Productivity Bonus
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Retirement with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME allowance
• Relocation & Sign-On Bonus
• Education Loan Repayment
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Quality Bonus

Community and Location:

• Affordability:Corpus Christi offers an exceptionally reasonable cost of living, 5% below the national average, and zero Texas state income tax, allowing physicians to purchase coastal and gated single-family homes at a fraction of major metro prices.
• Desired Local Neighborhoods:Physicians in the region typically settle in sought-after communities likeSouthside(master-planned subdivisions such as Kings Crossing near top retail and medical centers), Bay Area / Ocean Drive(historic bayfront estates),North Padre Island(waterfront canal homes with private boat docks), orPortland(a highly regarded suburban community directly across the bay).
• Education and Family Life:Families enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with year-round outdoor amenities alongside access to premier local school districts and top parochial options like Incarnate Word Academy.
• Transportation & Accessibility:The city features minimal traffic congestion with typical physician commutes under 20 minutes, plus convenient daily non-stop flights to major hubs (DFW and IAH) via Corpus Christi Regional Airport (CRP).

Contact Information:

You can self-schedule a conversation using Book time with Kalkstein, Rikke R.: CHRISTUS Health Introduction call or send your CV directly to: rikke.kalkstein@christushealth.org

Rikke Kalkstein

Physician Recruiter

Phone: 972-209-4499