Orthopedic Surgeon

Position: Orthopedic Surgeon (Open Rank)

Office Location

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1201 W. University Drive

Human Resources

MASS Building 2 nd Floor

Edinburg, TX 78539

Faculty Recruitment

College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

Office hours

Monday-Friday

8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

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Title Information Faculty Title Faculty Title Associate Professor Job Class Code Job Class Code 10021 FLSA FLSA Exempt Position Information Posting Number Posting Number FRGV
1865 Working Title Working Title Orthopedic Surgeon (Open Rank)

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1 Location Division/Organization Division/Organization Division of Health Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year FTE FTE 1.0 Scope of Job

The UTRGV SOM seeks a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to expand our specialty practice and be Core Faculty in a developing Orthopedic Residency. Candidates with Orthopedic fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction/ Joint Replacement, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle or Sports Medicine 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 and qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Surgery integrated service unit.

Discipline Specific

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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

License or Certification Required?

License or Certification Required? Yes

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/24/2025

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply…