Full-Time Pediatric Surgeon Opportunity in South Texas Health System Clinics, Edinburg/McAllen, TX.

• New GME Program
• Trauma Research Support
• New GME General Surgery Residency 2026

Join our thriving multispecialty group in a vibrant community boasting a population of 1.4 million people and conveniently located near 3 airports. Enjoy warm tropical weather year-round, just 80 miles from South Padre Island!

At South Texas Health System, we offer comprehensive pediatric support, including pediatric intensivist and hospitalist services, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, physical therapy, sleep medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, infectious disease, neurology, ear, nose, and throat care, behavioral health programs, and hematology-oncology partnerships.

Position Requirements:

• Board certification or Board eligibility required.
• Texas Medical License or eligibility.
• Spanish-speaking ability is welcomed but not mandatory.

Position Highlights:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Robust benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Potential for residency or fellowship stipend.
• Support for J-1 visa through Texas Conrad-30 or year-round Federal HHS program, with immigration assistance provided by an experienced law firm.
• Opportunity for eligibility in Texas state loan forgiveness programs such as MHLR and PELRP.
• Texas, a tort reform state, offers the benefit of no state income tax.

South Texas Health System is backed by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a leading provider of healthcare services, with nearly 94,000 dedicated employees. Our network includes four acute care facility campuses specializing in pediatrics, heart and vascular services, maternity and women’s health, and trauma services. We also offer inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders treatment.

South Texas Health System Clinics, a multi-specialty branch, delivers high-quality healthcare across the Rio Grande Valley. With 32 clinics, we offer telehealth visits and a wide range of specialties, from family medicine to gastroenterology and cardiology.

Join us in this rapidly growing region, transformed from agriculture to a major international trade hub, with top-notch healthcare, retirement, and higher education institutions. Enjoy a low cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and a relaxed communal environment, with easy access to national and international destinations via three nearby airports.

With its year-round sunshine, mild temperatures, and proximity to South Padre Island, this area offers an ideal setting for both work and leisure activities, including birdwatching, golfing, and more.

Contract Samantha.barnett@uhsinc.com for more information