Surgeon Development Specialist

SurgeryIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$62k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Austin, TX - TX, Salary Range: $54000.00 - $62000.00Salary/year, Position Summary The Surgeon Development Specialist is responsible for coordinating surgeon education and engagement initiatives, including training programs, onboarding, and feedback collection, ensuring high-quality experiences and compliance with clinical standards. This role supports surgeons, internal teams, and external partners and contributes to the organization’s mission of fostering strong clinical relationships through education, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities Support the leadership and team in executing outreach and engagement initiatives. Coordinate and facilitate educational programs, webinars, and hands-on training sessions for surgeons. Manage scheduling, registration, and logistics for development activities.

Attend industry events and represent the organization in professional forums as needed. Assist with onboarding of new surgeons. Ensure compliance with internal policies, clinical standards, and continuing education requirements. Assist in developing and distributing educational materials and communications.

Maintain and update the database of surgeon interactions and development milestones. Collect and monitor surgeon feedback and satisfaction metrics; recommend improvements. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Collaborate with marketing and clinical teams to promote services and innovations. Serve as a liaison between surgeons and internal teams to address development needs. Identify opportunities for partnership and clinical collaboration under the guidance of leadership.

Expectations Demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in assigned area of specialty. Perform work with accuracy, consistency, and sound professional judgment. Prioritize tasks effectively and meet established deadlines with minimal supervision.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and experience of those we serve. Communicate complex information clearly and appropriately for the intended audience. Collaborate with team members and other departments to achieve shared goals. Take ownership of assigned projects and follow through to completion.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all organizational policies and compliance standards. Exhibit adaptability when priorities or procedures change, maintaining a positive and solution-focused attitude. Demonstrate commitment to the organization's mission, values, and culture of respect and service.

Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The Surgeon Development Specialist coordinates surgeon education, training programs, and onboarding initiatives to ensure clinical compliance and engagement. They act as a liaison between surgeons and internal teams while managing logistics for development activities and monitoring feedback metrics.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least three years of experience and an associate's degree in a related field. Proficiency in office software, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel frequently are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Project ManagementData ManagementStakeholder EngagementCommunicationProblem-solvingTechnical ProficiencyLogistics CoordinationRelationship ManagementPresentation Skills

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 94% have no call, 76% 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 $275k (middle half $275k–$650k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Texas115 active1,214 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 94% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% 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 listings741 in the last 30 days497 the 30 days before (+49%)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.

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Salary Distribution

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$485k-530k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,162 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Precision Ocular Network

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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