Position Requirements

• Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Board Eligible
• Must be comfortable with free flaps, trauma level 1 requriment 
• Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Spanish not required

Opportunity Highlights

• Hospital employed plastic surgeon position available
• Plastic surgery practice with trauma surgery call coverage
• Practice development support and marketing assistance
• High demand area for reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery services
• Level I Trauma Center with comprehensive surgical program
• State-of-the-art plastic surgery OR suites and advanced equipment
• Physician partnership opportunities

Compensation

• Highly competitive salary for plastic surgeon
• Performance-based incentives and productivity bonuses
• Physician signing bonus & relocation package
• CME allowance for continuing medical education
• Malpractice insurance coverage provided

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