Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon- Clinical Physician
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 Trauma Surgeon to join its expanding Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. This is a faculty position with a clinical focus, providing a busy orthopaedic trauma surgery practice at two of the largest trauma centers in North Texas.
Position Highlights
- High-volume orthopaedic trauma surgery role with robust surgical case mix
- Primarily clinical practice
- Trauma call and operative responsibilities at Clements University Hospital (Level 4) and/or Parkland (Level 1), nationally recognized trauma centers
- Faculty appointment at UT Southwestern Medical Center, rank commensurate with experience
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Eligible for Texas medical license
- 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
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/
Contact:
Dustin Floyd. M.B.A.
Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resources
UT Southwestern Medical Center
P: 972-573-3895