The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Department of Surgery is recruiting an Academic Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong clinical capabilities in the field of general or subspecialty orthopaedic surgery. Responsibilities include clinical care for orthopaedic surgery patients; teaching of medical students and residents. A track record of academic productivity is required, as the candidate will be involved actively in the research and academic mission of the department. Academic rank will be awarded commensurate with experience and credentials.

Applicants must be an MD, DO or foreign equivalent, be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery, possess or be eligible for a Texas medical license, qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery UTRGV School of Medicine and appropriate hospital staff appointments. Demonstration of strong leadership skills and commitment to the education of residents and medical students is essential. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The UTRGV School of Medicine, established in 2015 and its clinical enterprise UTHealth Rio Grande Valley are in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, a semi-tropical area known for rich culture, wildlife and economical living conditions, is expanding rapidly. The School of Medicine prioritizes social responsibility, respect, dignity, advocacy and community service – with a mission to improve health, and life, at the individual and community levels.

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