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UT Southwestern Medical Center lists this Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Physician opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX
UT Southwestern is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in 12 specialties ranging from brain to heart to cancer care - the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report s annual Best Hospitals rankings in the 2025 report, nine of our specialties ranked in the top 25 in the nation.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center provides the highest quality care for patients with musculoskeletal problems. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's top hospitals for orthopedics and to be rated "High Performing" for the treatment of hip fractures, which puts us among the country s leading facilities.
Job Summary
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to join its expanding Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. This clinical faculty position offers a busy, diverse sports medicine practice across our academic medical center and affiliated hospitals.
The successful candidate will join a comprehensive academic sports medicine program with opportunities for high level team physician coverage, including collegiate and professional athletic organizations, consistent with UT Southwestern s institutional affiliations and community partnerships. Team coverage responsibilities will be coordinated through the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in collaboration with affiliated sports medicine faculty, athletic trainers, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Specific coverage responsibilities and schedules will be aligned with department needs, candidate experience, and institutional agreements.
Position Highlights
Predominantly clinical role
Opportunities to participate in team coverage at the collegiate and professional levels, as aligned with institutional partnerships and department needs
Active involvement in resident and fellow education with opportunities for mentorship
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including athletic trainers, physical therapists, and primary care sports medicine physicians
Access to advanced surgical technology and research resources
Faculty appointment at UT Southwestern Medical Center (rank commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine preferred
Board-Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Three to five (3-5) years of clinical experience preferred
Previous professional and/or collegiate-level team coverage experience preferred
Eligible for Texas medical licensure
Strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary with incentive opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and CME allowance
Relocation assistance available
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Contact:
Dustin Floyd. M.B.A.
Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resources
UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75201, US
Who can apply
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