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Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician

Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical SchoolAustin, TX, US
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The Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School in conjunction with the UT Health Austin, is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to join the growing Division of Orthopaedic Surgery within our Musculoskeletal Institute (MSK)

We are recruiting for a full-time academic surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level , with a commitment to advancing value-based healthcare delivery, education, and research. The ideal candidate will be passionate about multidisciplinary collaboration, academic inquiry, and serving a diverse and often underserved patient population.

About the Role

The successful candidate will join a thriving MSK Institute practice with a unique dual focus :

  • Delivering care in a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary outpatient clinic and ambulatory surgery center
  • Maintaining a tertiary referral practice at Dell Seton Medical Center for complex and high-acuity hand conditions

Resident education is central to this role, and active participation in the Orthopaedic Surgery residency program is expected. This position also offers opportunities to collaborate with a community of experienced volunteer faculty and engage in shared research and educational initiatives

What You ll Do :

  • Serve as the clinical and academic lead in Hand Surgery within the Department and the MSK Institute
  • Build and lead an Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) team, including physical therapists, APPs, social workers, and dietitians
  • Provide care for a broad spectrum of hand conditions , including complex tertiary / quaternary referrals
  • Train and mentor medical students and residents in clinical care and evidence-based practice
  • Collaborate with volunteer hand faculty on research and academic projects
  • Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the MSK Institute and the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Participate in the development of quality improvement and outcomes tracking infrastructure
  • Cultivate partnerships with local and regional referring physicians and providers
  • Support Dell Med s mission of innovation through collaboration with other UT Austin schools and departments

    • Qualifications :

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Hand Surgery
  • Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Texas
  • Eligible for faculty appointment at Dell Medical School at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
  • Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching and patient care
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment
  • Commitment to academic, educational, and clinical excellence

    • Preferred :

  • Experience working in or leading a multidisciplinary care team
  • Interest in value-based care delivery , population health, and health system transformation
  • Strong interest or experience in clinical, translational, or implementation research

    • Why Dell Medical School?

  • Departmental resources to support basic, translational, and clinical research.
  • A collaborative and mission-driven academic environment.
  • A meaningful role in shaping the future of value-based healthcare.

    • Life in Austin, Texas

    Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., Austin offers :

  • A vibrant music and cultural scene, including international festivals like SXSW.
  • Excellent public and private schools.
  • Award-winning cuisine and thriving local businesses.

    • Apply Now

    If you re a motivated and skilled Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon ready to make a difference, apply / 167886

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