Job Details: Pediatric Surgeon

Description: Pediatric Surgery - Private Practice
South Texas Health System is recruiting a new Pediatric Surgeon to the communities of McAllen and Edinburg. This is a private practice opportunity. The hospital will offer full financial support including income guarantee, practice expense start-up assistance, relocation and more. There is call back up by other surgeons at the hospital.

It is expected the practice will develop quickly. The Pediatric Hospital in Edinburg - Edinburg Children's Hospital is the first of its kind in south Texas with a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department. The 107 bed hospital is the only children's hospital located south of Corpus Christi.
South Texas Health System is comprised of several hospitals offering diverse general and specialty healthcare services to one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation. Edinburg Regional Medical Center and McAllen Medical Center are community institutions that have served generations with compassion. The medical staff includes more than 400 physicians representing over 50 medical specialties. The hospitals are owned and operated by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS).
McAllen, Texas is located just one hour from the beautiful coast of the Gulf of Mexico! The cities of Brownsville and Harlingen are located within easy drives of the McAllen area, and Corpus Christi is located just 2 1/2 hours north. The area economies combine a strong, yet diverse, infrastructure with a dynamic approach to growth and development.
There is a diverse selection of public and private elementary and high schools. The University of Texas Pan American, located in Edinburg, is a respected educational institution and a cultural center that enriches the life of the community as a whole. Within a 150 mile radius of McAllen, there are 15 institutions of higher learning, which include vocational schools and universities.

Edinburg and McAllen provide a threshold of opportunity for healthcare professionals. The cities and medical centers reflect a lifestyle that is associated with traditional values. Rich history and cherished folkways are enhanced by growth and contemporary awareness. The people of Edinburg and McAllen enjoy full lives enriched with great art, music, theater, sports and community activities!
Joy Lankswert
Physician Recruitment
Universal Health Services
Phone: 866-227-5415 or 770-936-2565
joy.lankswert@uhsinc.com
www.uhsinc.com
www.physicianpracticeopportunities.com

Posting Date: Aug 25 08