About the role
Opportunity Details
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 Samantha.Barnett@uhsinc.com or 956.821.8418 for a confidential conversation.