Orthopedic Extremity Physician (Upper & Lower Extremity)

Texas Regional Physicians · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Full-time Description About Texas Regional Physicians Texas Regional Physicians (TRP) is a physician-led, multi-specialty medical group serving communities throughout the greater Houston area. TRP operates a network of outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, and hospital-affiliated practices, providing comprehensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal care. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a collegial, physician-driven practice culture that supports clinical autonomy, work-life balance, and long-term career growth. Position Summary Texas Regional Physicians is seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Extremity Physician to join our growing orthopedic team in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive diagnostic and surgical care for conditions affecting the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and/or lower extremity (hip, knee, ankle, and foot), including trauma, sports-related injuries, degenerative conditions, and post-operative rehabilitation. This role offers a balanced mix of clinic-based patient care and surgical procedures across TRPG's network of outpatient and ambulatory surgical facilities. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with upper and/or lower extremity orthopedic conditions, including fractures, joint disorders, sports injuries, and degenerative disease. • Perform surgical procedures including joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, fracture repair, and soft-tissue procedures as clinically indicated. • Provide non-operative management such as bracing, injections, and physical therapy referrals when appropriate. • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records in compliance with TRPG documentation standards and applicable regulations. • Collaborate with primary care physicians, physical therapists, physician assistants, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care. • Participate in on-call rotation for orthopedic trauma coverage as assigned. • Supervise and mentor advanced practice providers (PAs/NPs) and residents/fellows as applicable. • Engage in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and departmental meetings. • Maintain compliance with hospital bylaws, credentialing requirements, and TRP clinical protocols. Requirements Qualifications • M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school. • Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency program. • Fellowship training in Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, or Sports Medicine strongly preferred. • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). • Active, unrestricted Texas medical license (or eligibility to obtain one prior to start date). • Current DEA registration. • Eligibility for hospital privileges at TRP-affiliated facilities in the Houston area. • Strong clinical, surgical, and interpersonal communication skills. • Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based orthopedic care. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including productivity-based

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Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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