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 are interested in this opportunity, please email me with your CV.

Samantha Barnett

In-house Physician Recruiter

Samantha.Barnett@uhsinc.com

956.821.8418