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Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon - Texas Private Practice

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics, Tyler, TX, United States


Orthopedic Hand Surgery Opportunity in Tyler, TX
Step into a turn-key Orthopedic Hand Surgery practice with an immediate patient base as a senior physician transitions out over the next couple of years. This is a high-volume, private-practice setting designed for surgeons who want autonomy now and ownership soon. If you're an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon looking to build quickly with strong surgical volume and a clear path to partnership, this is worth a closer look.

Practice Overview

You’ll join a physician-owned orthopedic group with established referral patterns and strong regional presence

Step into an existing hand/upper extremity panel with pent‑up demand and immediate access to cases

Practice model supports both clinic and OR‑heavy weeks, with the infrastructure to keep you moving

Optional growth runway through nearby satellite clinics if you want to expand your footprint

Schedule

Typical hand surgeon cadence: about 2.5 clinic days and 2.5 surgery days per week

High surgical volume available from day one, with room to shape your case mix as you ramp

Trauma call opportunities available as senior partners reduce coverage

Built‑in flexibility to pursue satellite clinic time if desired

Compensation & Benefits

Guaranteed base salary starting at $400,000

Incentives include a fellowship stipend plus relocation support

Highly compensated hand trauma call

Accelerated one‑year partnership buy‑in with additional ancillary/investment income streams available to partners

Candidate Requirements

Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship trained in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Comfort stepping into a busy practice with strong procedural volume

Interest in ownership and long‑term private practice participation

Community & Location Highlights

Tyler offers a "big city" feel without the congestion and is within easy reach of the Dallas‑Fort Worth metroplex

Cost of living runs below the national average, with notably lower housing costs

Outdoor recreation and Piney Woods scenery with year‑round activities

Access to major medical resources in the region, including recently expanded facilities nearby

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.

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