Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Hand
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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
Key Skills
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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