Orthopedic Hand Surgeon | Immediate Volume | Edinburg, TX
A premier, highly successful private practice in Edinburg, Texas, is seeking a full-time, Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join their growing team. This exceptional opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package and the unique advantage of stepping into an immediate, high-volume patient base within the rapidly growing Rio Grande Valley.
Quick Facts
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Schedule / Hours: Standard clinical and surgical hours
- Call: Option for call, shared equitably with the existing orthopedic surgery team
- Patient Volume: Immediate, high-volume caseload from day one
- Location: Edinburg, Texas (Rio Grande Valley)
- Practice Setting: Established private practice orthopedic group
- Support / Care Team: Comprehensive multidisciplinary team, including dedicated practice development and marketing support
- EMR / Technology: Cerner EMR, state-of-the-art orthopedic technology, including surgical navigation systems.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Excellence: Deliver comprehensive upper extremity care—including hand, wrist, and forearm trauma, fracture management, and joint reconstruction—across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical environments.
- Collaboration: Partner effectively with a skilled team of physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), and robust administrative support staff.
- Call Management: Option to participate in the shared call schedule to ensure seamless, continuous patient care.
Compensation & Benefits
- Earnings: Highly competitive base salary with productivity incentives
- Incentives: Generous signing bonus and comprehensive relocation assistance
- Retirement & Equity: 401(k) with company match plus an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Full Benefits: Premium health, dental, and vision insurance
Qualifications
- Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or equivalent.
- Training: Successful completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency; fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
- Licensure: Active (or eligible to obtain) Texas medical license
- Languages: Spanish language skills are a valuable asset but not required
Growth & Development
- Partnership Track: Clear pathways to physician partnership
- Professional Subspecialty Focus: Supported avenues for academic involvement and practice development
- Leadership: Mentorship and leadership opportunities within a comprehensive regional orthopedic program
About the Organization & Community
The Rio Grande Valley is a vibrant, multicultural, and bilingual region home to over 1.8 million residents. It offers a low cost of living, top-tier safe neighborhoods, and an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy a warm climate, year-round sunshine, excellent golfing, and weekend trips to the pristine beaches of South Padre Island. The region is highly accessible, served by three major local airports that provide seamless national and international travel.
Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, at [email protected] or 956.821.8418 for a confidential conversation.
Skills Required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or equivalent
- Successful completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
- Fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one
- Spanish language skills
What We Do
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a healthcare management company and holding company that operates through subsidiaries. It provides hospital and healthcare services through acute-care hospitals, behavioral-health facilities, freestanding emergency departments, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care centers. UHS also offers health insurance plans through Prominence Health and manages physician services through Independence Physician Management, serving patients across the United States and internationally.
