Orthopedic Hand Surgeon | Immediate Volume | Edinburg, TX

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Edinburg, TX, is seeking a full-time, board-certified/board-eligible Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a growing private practice. You will manage hand, wrist, and forearm cases across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical environments, with a high-volume patient base from day one.

The position offers a highly competitive compensation package, potential signing bonus, relocation assistance, and opportunities for partnership within a thriving regional program.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS or equivalent).
• Completed accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency; Hand/Upper Extremity fellowship.
• Active or eligible Texas medical license.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver upper extremity care including hand, wrist, and forearm trauma, fracture management, and joint reconstruction across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings.
• Collaborate with a team of physicians, APPs, and robust administrative support staff.
• Option to participate in the shared call schedule to ensure continuous patient care.

Skills

Board Certified/Eligible

Education

Orthopedic Surgery residency

Hand & Upper Extremity fellowship

Job description

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.