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Job description
South Texas Health System Clinics is seeking a dedicated Board-Certified Pediatric Surgeon to join our comprehensive children's hospital program in Edinburg/McAllen, Texas. This exceptional pediatric surgery opportunity offers the chance to establish a thriving pediatric surgery practice in the rapidly growing Rio Grande Valley. This pediatric surgeon position offers immediate patient volume with comprehensive children's surgical services including neonatal surgery, pediatric trauma, and minimally invasive pediatric surgery.
Rio Grande Valley: 1.8 million Patients. 3 Airports. Endless Sunshine. Physician Shortage. Your Medical Practice Awaits.
Program Highlights
New GME Program with General Surgery Residency starting 2027
Pediatric trauma surgery supports trauma research opportunities
Teaching hospital environment with pediatric surgery residency potential
Academic pediatric surgery position with research support
At South Texas Health System, we provide complete pediatric subspecialty care including:
Pediatric intensive care with board-certified pediatric intensivists
Pediatric hospitalist services and pediatric emergency medicine
Pediatric anesthesiology and pediatric pain management
Pediatric physical therapy and rehabilitation services
Pediatric sleep medicine and pediatric pulmonology
Pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery support
Pediatric orthopedics and pediatric sports medicine
Pediatric infectious disease and pediatric neurology
Pediatric ENT surgery and pediatric audiology
Pediatric behavioral health and child psychiatry programs
Pediatric hematology-oncology partnerships and childhood cancer care
Requirements
Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon
Pediatric surgery fellowship completed
Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
Spanish not required but a plus
Benefits
Full health, dental, vision coverage
Life & disability insurance
Generous PTO package
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Loan Assistance offered
South Texas Advantages
No State income tax and tort reform state
Lower cost of living with year-round warm climate
80 miles from South Padre Island
Three regional airports for easy travel
Family-friendly community with rich cultural heritage
South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system with an established reputation for excellence in providing quality healthcare to Rio Grande Valley residents. STHS offers comprehensive medical services including cardiovascular care, maternity and women's health, emergency and surgical care, plus specialty programs in chest pain, pediatrics, diabetes, wound care, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation and behavioral health services.
STHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies
Located in the vibrant Rio Grande Valley, McAllen/Edinburg offers a multicultural and bilingual community with over 1.8 million residents. Experience a high quality of life with a low cost of living, making it one of the least expensive metro areas in the nation. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life, safe neighborhoods, and a welcoming communal environment.
With year-round sunshine and tropical breezes, enjoy mild temperatures ideal for outdoor activities such as birdwatching, golfing, and relaxing on South Padre Island s beaches. The region also offers easy access to national and international destinations with three airports nearby.
If you have interest in this position, please contact:
Samantha Barnett
In-house Physician Recruiter
Worksite address
edinburg, TX, 78539, US
Who can apply
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