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UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX
UT Southwestern is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in 12 specialties ranging from brain to heart to cancer care - the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings in the 2025 report, nine of our specialties ranked in the top 25 in the nation.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center provides the highest quality care for patients with musculoskeletal problems. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's top hospitals for orthopedics and to be rated "High Performing" for the treatment of hip fractures, which puts us among the country’s leading facilities.
Job Summary
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to join its expanding Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. This clinical faculty position offers a busy, diverse sports medicine practice across our academic medical center and affiliated hospitals.
The successful candidate will join a comprehensive academic sports medicine program with opportunities for high‑level team physician coverage, including collegiate and professional athletic organizations, consistent with UT Southwestern’s institutional affiliations and community partnerships. Team coverage responsibilities will be coordinated through the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in collaboration with affiliated sports medicine faculty, athletic trainers, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Specific coverage responsibilities and schedules will be aligned with department needs, candidate experience, and institutional agreements.
Position Highlights
· Predominantly clinical role
· Opportunities to participate in team coverage at the collegiate and professional levels, as aligned with institutional partnerships and department needs
· Active involvement in resident and fellow education with opportunities for mentorship
· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including athletic trainers, physical therapists, and primary care sports medicine physicians
· Access to advanced surgical technology and research resources
· Faculty appointment at UT Southwestern Medical Center (rank commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine preferred
- Board-Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Three to five (3-5) years of clinical experience preferred
- Previous professional and/or collegiate-level team coverage experience preferred
- Eligible for Texas medical licensure
- Strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and CME allowance
- Relocation assistance available
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Contact:
Dustin Floyd. M.B.A.
Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resources
UT Southwestern Medical Center
P: 972-573-3895
Email: dustin.floyd@utsouthwestern.edu