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Job Description & Requirements
Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
StartDate: ASAP

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:

•\u0009Enjoy year-round outdoor activities: golfing, kayaking, bird watching, and beach activities

•\u0009Benefit from a cost of living 24% below the national average

•\u0009Experience the advantages of Texas's zero state income tax

•\u0009Embrace an active lifestyle with hiking and biking opportunities

•\u0009Be part of a major university community with UTRGV's growing D1 athletics and new D1 football team

•\u0009Easy access to world-class metros: San Antonio, Austin, and Houston

•\u0009Join a welcoming, tight-knit community in a location that's especially welcoming to newcomers

•\u0009Live 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:

•\u0009Partner with an established upper extremity and hand surgery leader

•\u0009Address the fast-growing demand for hand surgeries in the Rio Grande Valley

•\u0009Shape the future through our new orthopedic residency program and planned hand fellowship

•\u0009Practice in our upcoming state-of-the-art outpatient center (2025)

•\u0009Enjoy predictable 8 AM to 5 PM weekday hours

•\u0009Focus exclusively on hand surgery call (no general call)

•\u0009Optional Level I trauma coverage for additional compensation

•\u0009Participate 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:

•\u0009Year-round warm weather perfect for outdoor enthusiasts

•\u0009Strong civic pride and community engagement

•\u0009Recognized excellence: Texas rated as a Best Place to Practice in 2023 (Medscape)

•\u0009Fast-growing region with continuing development

•\u0009Perfect 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.

 

Facility Location
Harlingen is situated in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley and a mere 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Here you'll find many sports and recreation activities at your fingertips. Valley Race Park features world class greyhound racing and the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings play competitive minor league baseball. Follow up an evening at the Harlingen Performing Arts Theatre by taking a walk to see the sunset at City Lake, which offers exquisite, panoramic views.

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About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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