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Dallas, Texas

Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Hand

SurgeryNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Texas Hand and Arm Center is a thriving, surgeon-owned private practice built by three of North Dallas's most respected hand surgeons — and they're looking for the right person to carry that legacy forward.

This is a true hand surgery practice: 100% elective, no trauma call, and a fully integrated care model with six Certified Hand Therapists and an on-site surgery center. You'll step into a well-oiled operation with strong infrastructure, seasoned support staff, and a clear path to partnership.

If you want to do great hand surgery without the noise of a large system, this is the opportunity.

Position Highlights

  • 100% elective hand, wrist, and elbow surgery — adult and pediatric
  • No general orthopedic or trauma call; call limited to the group's own hand surgery patients
  • Holiday call on a rotating basis
  • Clinic hours 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM; no late clinics
  • On-site ambulatory surgery center in the same building as the clinic
  • Six Certified Hand Therapists providing integrated in-office therapy
  • Experienced ancillary team including radiology tech, cast tech, MAs, and front desk staff
  • Partnership track available
  • Desirable North Dallas office location

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Partnership track
  • Generous PTO plan
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • Medical degree required
  • Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Must hold or be able to obtain Texas medical licensure

Why Dallas

Dallas is one of the most dynamic cities in the country — a place where big-city energy meets genuine Southern livability. North Dallas in particular offers excellent public and private schools, upscale neighborhoods, and easy access to world-class dining, arts, and professional sports. Texas has no state income tax, meaning your compensation goes further here than in most major markets.

Whether you're raising a family or building a lifestyle, Dallas consistently delivers.

Key Responsibilities

Perform elective hand, wrist, and elbow surgeries for adult and pediatric patients within a private practice. Collaborate with certified hand therapists and ancillary staff to provide integrated care in a clinic and on-site surgery center.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree and be board certified or eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. Fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and a Texas medical license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Wrist SurgeryPediatric Hand SurgeryAdult Hand SurgeryPatient CareSurgical ProceduresClinical Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Hand at Tenet Healthcare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 1,103 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 92% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
14% this job
CME allowance
6%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 60% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,103 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Partnership track
Generous PTO plan
Malpractice insurance provided
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance