Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician

The Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School in conjunction with the UT Health Austin, is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to join the growing Division of Orthopaedic Surgery within our Musculoskeletal Institute (MSK).

We are recruiting for a full-time academic surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with a commitment to advancing value-based healthcare delivery, education, and research. The ideal candidate will be passionate about multidisciplinary collaboration, academic inquiry, and serving a diverse and often underserved patient population.

About the Role
The successful candidate will join a thriving MSK Institute practice with a unique dual focus:

• Delivering care in a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary outpatient clinic and ambulatory surgery center
• Maintaining a tertiary referral practice at Dell Seton Medical Center for complex and high-acuity hand conditions

Resident education is central to this role, and active participation in the Orthopaedic Surgery residency program is expected. This position also offers opportunities to collaborate with a community of experienced volunteer faculty and engage in shared research and educational initiatives.

What You ll Do:

• Serve as the clinical and academic lead in Hand Surgery within the Department and the MSK Institute
• Build and lead an Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) team, including physical therapists, APPs, social workers, and dietitians
• Provide care for a broad spectrum of hand conditions, including complex tertiary/quaternary referrals
• Train and mentor medical students and residents in clinical care and evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with volunteer hand faculty on research and academic projects
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the MSK Institute and the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Participate in the development of quality improvement and outcomes tracking infrastructure
• Cultivate partnerships with local and regional referring physicians and providers
• Support Dell Med s mission of innovation through collaboration with other UT Austin schools and departments

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Hand Surgery
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Texas
• Eligible for faculty appointment at Dell Medical School at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching and patient care
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment
• Commitment to academic, educational, and clinical excellence

Preferred:

• Experience working in or leading a multidisciplinary care team
• Interest in value-based care delivery, population health, and health system transformation
• Strong interest or experience in clinical, translational, or implementation research

Why Dell Medical School?

• Departmental resources to support basic, translational, and clinical research.
• A collaborative and mission-driven academic environment.
• A meaningful role in shaping the future of value-based healthcare.

Life in Austin, Texas
Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., Austin offers:

• A vibrant music and cultural scene, including international festivals like SXSW.
• Excellent public and private schools.
• Award-winning cuisine and thriving local businesses.

Apply Now
If you re a motivated and skilled Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon ready to make a difference, apply /167886