Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon - UT Austin Dell Medical School

About The Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon Position

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

Minimum 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 Qualifications:

• 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 online.