Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary:

Valley Regional Medical Center is seeking to recruit an orthopedic surgeon for an associate professor opportunity to partner with the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley. Scope of orthopedic medicine would include joints, trauma, spine, hand, foot/ankle. Valley Regional Medical Center will provide income guarantee support to help a new orthopedic surgeon transition into the community.

Scope of Job: The UTRGV SOM seeks a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to expand our specialty practice and help develop our Orthopedic Residency. Candidates with Orthopedic fellowship training in Spine, Adult Reconstruction/ Joint Replacement, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle or Orthopedic Trauma are preferred.

As a Core Faculty member, selected candidate will participate in direct patient care, scholarly activity, faculty development, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives, prepare and provide didactics, participate in the evaluation of the residents & the program, and prepare for and participate in ACGME and other accreditation and non-accreditation site visits. As faculty, they will also administer and maintain a professional educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME competencies and in assisting them to reach their individual Milestones. Academic rank and title will be awarded commensurate with academic qualifications and certification.

Minimum Qualifications: MD degree with Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery) and/or specialty. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical license

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications: MD degree with Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery) and/or specialty. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical license

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a GME Accredited Residency or Fellowship Program. Candidates with Orthopedic fellowship training in Spine, Adult Reconstruction/ Joint Replacement, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle or Orthopedic Trauma are preferred.

License or Certification Required? Yes

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience