Northwest Texas Healthcare System is recruiting a Neurosurgeon to the community of Amarillo, Texas for a new private practice opportunity.

There are currently 5 neurosurgeons in the Amarillo area. They practice independently, are very collegial and share call. There is a large extended referral base for neurosurgery services and need in this northwest Texas region. The new Neurosurgeon will be welcomed to the medical community and can expect to build a successful practice.

An outstanding compensation package including income guarantee, overhead expenses, relocation, partnership track and more will be offered. The hospital is open to candidates that are newly graduating and experienced Neurosurgeons.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 489-bed acute care medical center which includes an 85-bed behavioral health facility located on the NWTHS campus. A state of the art new brain lab is in the hospital plan for 2010. The hospital is owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., (UHS) one of the country's premier healthcare management companies. NWTHS is staffed by over 350 physicians representing 38 specialties. The physicians of NWTHS have established unsurpassed standard of quality care and community service.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System serves the diverse city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. The area has four distinct seasons.  All faiths are represented in the community. The public schools are excellent and there are parochial and private schools available. Amarillo Community College is located in the city and West Texas A & M is located fifteen minutes from Amarillo. Amarillo has many cultural activities, which include the Amarillo Symphony and Opera, the Lone Star Ballet, and several theater groups. Recreational activities are plentiful. Located in north Texas the city is about five hours from Albuquerque, six hours from Denver and an hour flight to Dallas. You can access the community’s website by typing www.amarillo-chamber.org on your internet browser.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System combines traditional values with the most up-to-date technology in health care. The hospital website is www.nwtexashealthcare.com and the UHS website is www.uhsinc.com