Pediatric Surgery Physician | High-Need Community | McAllen/Edinburg, TX

We are seeking a full-time Board-Certified Pediatric Surgeon to join a comprehensive children’s hospital program within South Texas Health System Clinics in the McAllen/Edinburg, Texas area. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and the chance to build a thriving pediatric surgery practice in the rapidly growing Rio Grande Valley. You will provide a full range of pediatric surgical services including neonatal surgery, pediatric trauma, and minimally invasive procedures while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary pediatric care team.

Quick Facts
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule / Hours: Standard clinical and surgical hours with on-call responsibilities
• Call: Shared call coverage
• Patient Volume: Immediate volume within a comprehensive pediatric surgical program
• Location: McAllen/Edinburg, Texas (Rio Grande Valley)
• Practice Setting: Children’s hospital program at South Texas Health System Clinics
• Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary pediatric specialists including intensivists, hospitalists, anesthesiologists, and subspecialists
• EMR / Technology: Cerner electronic medical record system

Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive pediatric surgical care including neonatal surgery, trauma, and minimally invasive procedures
• Collaborate with pediatric specialists, hospitalists, APPs, and support staff to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in academic activities, including teaching and research, supported by a new GME general surgery residency launching in 2027
• Manage inpatient and outpatient surgical cases and share call responsibilities
• Document patient care effectively using Cerner EMR

Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: Competitive base plus incentives available
• Sign-on / Relocation: Signing bonus and relocation assistance offered
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Full coverage including 401(k) with company match and employee stock purchase plan
• PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support including malpractice coverage and loan assistance

Qualifications
• Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery
• Completed Pediatric Surgery fellowship
• Active or eligible Texas medical license
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required

Growth & Development
• Academic position with research and teaching supported by a new general surgery residency program starting 2027
• Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and clinical innovation within a growing children’s hospital program

About the Organization & Community
South Texas Health System (STHS) is a well-established regional health system known for delivering quality, comprehensive healthcare services across specialties including pediatrics, cardiovascular care, maternity, emergency surgical care, and behavioral health. STHS is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation’s largest healthcare management companies.

The Rio Grande Valley—home to over 1.8 million residents—is a vibrant, multicultural, bilingual community offering a low cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and a high quality of life. Enjoy year-round sunshine, tropical breezes, and outdoor activities such as birdwatching, golfing, and visiting South Padre Island’s beaches. The region is served by three nearby airports facilitating convenient national and international travel.

Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, for a confidential conversation.