PRN, Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgeon

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Job Description

Joining the Baylor Scott & White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team grants you access to collegiality, innovation and advanced resources in technology.

National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report is a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a PRN, BC/BE Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgeon to join our outstanding Plastic Surgery care program in Temple, TX. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, and no state income tax.

We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience preferred, but not required

Interest in Hand Surgery

  • Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV to Teresa Washington, SHRM-CP, Sr. Physician Recruiter: Teresa.Washington1@BSWHealth.org
  • About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a flagship teaching hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas.

The hospital serves as a major tertiary and referral center for Central Texas and offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties.

It is also a key academic site with multiple residency and fellowship programs, supporting physician education and clinical training.

The hospital is recognized nationally for excellence in teaching and clinical care, and serves as a cornerstone of an integrated regional health system that includes specialty hospitals, outpatient clinics, and a broad network of care sites.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest health systems in the United States. The integrated network includes hospitals, specialty clinics, outpatient facilities, and an academic research institute, providing comprehensive care across a broad range of medical specialties.

Known for its commitment to innovation, research, and patient-centered care, Baylor Scott & White offers providers access to a collaborative network, advanced clinical resources, and opportunities to practice within one of the state's most respected healthcare organizations.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate Degree in Medicine
  • Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board

Where applicable, the employee must be board certified in their specialty or demonstrate certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will provide high-quality plastic and reconstructive hand surgery services within an integrated healthcare system. They are expected to collaborate effectively with referring physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Reconstructive SurgeryClinical CollaborationSurgical ProceduresMedical Documentation

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 92% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

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).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSurgery median $91k (middle half $84k–$104k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Texas122 active1,259 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 92% no call · 64% no weekends39 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings765 in the last 30 days466 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Surgeon Jobs

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Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 13 employers
19
<$405k
0
$405k-460k
7
$500k
4
$515k-570k
3
$650k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
18%
CME allowance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.7this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,242 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Generous benefits package
Competitive salary
No state income tax

Living in Temple

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,383/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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