UT Tyler School of Medicine Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgeon

Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities. UT Tyler School of Medicine and UT Health East Texas are seeking aBoard-Certified or Board-Eligible Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgeonfor afull-time faculty positioninTyler, TX. Thisacademic orthopedic surgeon joboffershigh-volume clinical practice, teaching, and mentorship within thefirst medical school in East Texas. Physicians practice in a large regional referral system with access to aLevel I Trauma Center. About the position: Two New Two state-of-the-art orthopedic clinicsin Tyler Midtown & South Tyler New Medical Education Building (2026)with8 operating rooms, robotics, and advanced arthroscopy Join a team of 17 physicians and 13 APP's Facility is equipped with a MAKO, da Vinci Xi, 3T MRI, CT, and in house imaging Patient volume:20-25 patients per day Case mix:90% outpatient orthopedic surgery 10% inpatient Schedule:Monday-Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-12 4 hours/week of protected administrative time Call:Up to 7 days per month Support from experienced orthopedic surgeons with 2-20+ years of experience plus PAs and NPs Subspecialties encouraged:General Orthopedics, Joint Replacement Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation & Benefits Guaranteed compensation (first 2 years) High orthopedic surgeon earning potential wRVU production incentives Commencement bonus and relocation package CME allowance and malpractice coverage State of Texas retirement plan University faculty retirement plans available About Tyler, Texas: Tyler is one of the fastest-growing healthcare and education hubs in East Texas, offering: A population of110,000+ Low cost of living Excellent public and private schools Family-friendly neighborhoods Abundant outdoor recreation including lakes, hiking, biking, and hunting Thriving dining, arts, and cultural amenities Easy access to larger metropolitan areas while retaining small-city charm Enjoy abig-city medical environmentwhile living on the lake and working at aLevel I Trauma Center. UT Health Tyler has earned multiple recognitions, including the American Heart Associations 2025 Get With The Guidelines awards for high-quality heart failure and stroke care, Healthgrades Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award, and systemwide honors for exceptional employee engagement and loyalty. Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center Licensed Beds: 432 Beds OR: 12 Rooms, 2 Da Vinci Xi, 2 Cysto Rooms, CV OR: 2 Rooms 3 Cath Labs, 3 EP Labs, including hybrid OR ICU: 78 Beds Labor and Delivery: 14 Beds, 20 Step Down Beds NICU: 9 NICU Beds, 7 Step Down Beds About UT Health East Texas: The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our service area has a population of over 1.1 million. About UT Tyler School of Medicine: The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas. The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine,neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UT Tylers Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics and therapeutic development. Construction is currently underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tylers Midtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training. It will also aid as part of a medical education program expansion throughout the UT Health East Texas Health System. Emphasizing a community-centered approach, the UT Tyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands-on learning, and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.