UTRGV Seeks Fellowship-Trained Hand Surgeon | Premier South Texas Location | Gulf Coast Living

Discover an exceptional career opportunity where academic medicine meets an enviable Southern lifestyle. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites a Fellowship-Trained Hand Surgeon to join a growing orthopedic department in one of Texas's most desirable locations.

Live the South Texas Dream

Just 90 minutes from the Texas Gulf Coast, Edinburg offers an outstanding quality of life in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. This three-time All-America City winner combines the warmth of Southern hospitality with the vibrancy of a growing region:

• Enjoy year-round outdoor activities: golfing, kayaking, bird watching, and beach activities

• Benefit from a cost of living 24% below the national average

• Experience the advantages of Texas's zero state income tax

• Embrace an active lifestyle with hiking and biking opportunities

• Be part of a major university community with UTRGV's growing D1 athletics and new D1 football team

• Easy access to world-class metros: San Antonio, Austin, and Houston

• Join a welcoming, tight-knit community in a location that's especially welcoming to newcomers

• Live less than 20 minutes from McAllen - ranked #8 Best City to Live in Texas by US News

Professional Excellence Meets Work-Life Balance

As part of UTRGV's distinguished orthopedic team, you'll find the perfect blend of career advancement and lifestyle flexibility:

• Partner with an established upper extremity and hand surgery leader

• Address the fast-growing demand for hand surgeries in the Rio Grande Valley

• Shape the future through our new orthopedic residency program and planned hand fellowship

• Practice in our upcoming state-of-the-art outpatient center (2025)

• Enjoy predictable 8 AM to 5 PM weekday hours

• Focus exclusively on hand surgery call (no general call)

• Optional Level I trauma coverage for additional compensation

• Participate in scholarly activities, faculty development, and resident education

Community Highlights

The Rio Grande Valley provides an exceptional setting that combines professional opportunity with personal enjoyment:

• Year-round warm weather perfect for outdoor enthusiasts

• Strong civic pride and community engagement

• Recognized excellence: Texas rated as a Best Place to Practice in 2023 (Medscape)

• Fast-growing region with continuing development

• Perfect location for those seeking both professional growth and recreational opportunities

Join us in shaping the future of hand surgery while enjoying an unparalleled quality of life in one of Texas's most dynamic regions. Practice in a setting that supports both your career ambitions and your desire for an active, balanced lifestyle.

For additional information reach out to Mr. David King at David.king@amnhealthcare.com, or call (404) 398-2218.  

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