Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon - Texas Private Practice

Curative; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed base salary starting at $400,000

Fellowship stipend and relocation support

Accelerated one-year partnership buy-in

Job summary

A leading orthopedic practice in Tyler, TX, is seeking a skilled Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join their team. This opportunity offers a turn-key practice with an established patient base and immediate access to surgical cases. The position promises a guaranteed base salary of $400,000, incentives, and a clear path to partnership. Ideal candidates are board-certified or eligible, fellowship trained in Hand Surgery, and eager for long-term participation in private practice.

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery is required.
• Ability to manage a busy practice with high procedural volume needed.

Responsibilities

• Join a physician-owned orthopedic group with established referral patterns.
• Step into an existing hand panel with immediate access to cases.
• Participate in clinic and surgery days with potential for satellite expansions.

Skills

Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship trained in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Comfort stepping into a busy practice

Interest in ownership and long-term private practice participation

Job description

Orthopedic Hand Surgery Opportunity in Tyler, TX

Step into a turn-key Orthopedic Hand Surgery practice with an immediate patient base as a senior physician transitions out over the next couple of years. This is a high-volume, private-practice setting designed for surgeons who want autonomy now and ownership soon. If you're an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon looking to build quickly with strong surgical volume and a clear path to partnership, this is worth a closer look.

Practice Overview

• You’ll join a physician-owned orthopedic group with established referral patterns and strong regional presence
• Step into an existing hand/upper extremity panel with pent‑up demand and immediate access to cases
• Practice model supports both clinic and OR‑heavy weeks, with the infrastructure to keep you moving
• Optional growth runway through nearby satellite clinics if you want to expand your footprint

Schedule

• Typical hand surgeon cadence: about 2.5 clinic days and 2.5 surgery days per week
• High surgical volume available from day one, with room to shape your case mix as you ramp
• Trauma call opportunities available as senior partners reduce coverage
• Built‑in flexibility to pursue satellite clinic time if desired

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary starting at $400,000
• Incentives include a fellowship stipend plus relocation support
• Highly compensated hand trauma call
• Accelerated one‑year partnership buy‑in with additional ancillary/investment income streams available to partners

Candidate Requirements

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
• Comfort stepping into a busy practice with strong procedural volume
• Interest in ownership and long‑term private practice participation

Community & Location Highlights

• Tyler offers a "big city" feel without the congestion and is within easy reach of the Dallas‑Fort Worth metroplex
• Cost of living runs below the national average, with notably lower housing costs
• Outdoor recreation and Piney Woods scenery with year‑round activities
• Access to major medical resources in the region, including recently expanded facilities nearby

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.