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Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.
UT Tyler School of Medicine and UT Health East Texas are recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time faculty orthopedic surgery position in Tyler, TX.
This academic orthopedic surgeon job offers high-volume clinical practice, teaching, and mentorship within the first medical school in East Texas. Physicians practice in a large regional referral system with access to a Level I Trauma Center.
About the position:
- Two New state-of-the-art orthopedic clinics in Tyler Midtown & South Tyler
- Join a group of 17 physicians ranging in experience from 2-20+ years, with 13 APPs to provide support
- New Medical Education Building (2026) with 8 operating rooms, robotics, and advanced arthroscopy
- The facility is equipped with MAKO robotic technology, the da Vinci Xi surgical system, a 3T MRI, CT, and in-house imaging.
- Patient volume: 20-25 patients per day
- Case mix: 90% outpatient orthopedic surgery 10% inpatient
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-12
- 4 hours/week of protected administrative time
- Call: Averages 3 days per month
Subspecialties encouraged: General Orthopedics, Joint Replacement
Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation & Benefits
- Guaranteed compensation (first 2 years)
- High orthopedic surgeon earning potential
- wRVU production incentives
- Commencement bonus and relocation package
- CME allowance and malpractice coverage
- University faculty retirement plans available
About Tyler, Texas:
Tyler is one of the fastest-growing healthcare and education hubs in East Texas, offering:
- A population of 110,000+
- Low cost of living
- Excellent public and private schools
- Family-friendly neighborhoods
- Abundant outdoor recreation including lakes, hiking, biking, and hunting
- Thriving dining, arts, and cultural amenities
- Easy access to larger metropolitan areas while retaining small-city charm
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