Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Opportunity 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.
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 supportEMR / 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.
