Hand Surgeon Jobs
Hand Surgeon jobs are open across academic medical centers, private orthopedic practices, and hospital systems, from resident-level fellowship-trained positions to senior attending and program director roles, with specializations in peripheral nerve repair, microsurgery, and congenital hand conditions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Joining the Baylor Scott & White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team grants you access to collegiality, innovation and advanced resources in technology. National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report is a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a PRN, BC/BE Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgeon to join our outstanding Plastic Surgery care program in Temple, TX. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, and no state income tax.
We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine
- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
- Where applicable, the employee must be board certified in their specialty or demonstrate certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
- At least 3 years of experience preferred, but not required
- Interest in Hand Surgery
Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV to Teresa Washington, SHRM-CP, Sr. Physician Recruiter: Teresa.Washington1@BSWHealth.org
ABOUT BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER – TEMPLE
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a flagship teaching hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas. The hospital serves as a major tertiary and referral center for Central Texas and offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties. It is also a key academic site with multiple residency and fellowship programs, supporting physician education and clinical training.
The hospital is recognized nationally for excellence in teaching and clinical care, and serves as a cornerstone of an integrated regional health system that includes specialty hospitals, outpatient clinics, and a broad network of care sites.
ABOUT BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH
Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest health systems in the United States. The integrated network includes hospitals, specialty clinics, outpatient facilities, and an academic research institute, providing comprehensive care across a broad range of medical specialties.
Known for its commitment to innovation, research, and patient-centered care, Baylor Scott & White offers providers access to a collaborative network, advanced clinical resources, and opportunities to practice within one of the state's most respected healthcare organizations.
Joining the Baylor Scott & White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team grants you access to collegiality, innovation and advanced resources in technology. National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report is a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a PRN, BC/BE Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgeon to join our outstanding Plastic Surgery care program in Temple, TX. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, and no state income tax.
We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine
- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
- Where applicable, the employee must be board certified in their specialty or demonstrate certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
- At least 3 years of experience preferred, but not required
- Interest in Hand Surgery
Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV to Teresa Washington, SHRM-CP, Sr. Physician Recruiter: Teresa.Washington1@BSWHealth.org
ABOUT BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER – TEMPLE
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a flagship teaching hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas. The hospital serves as a major tertiary and referral center for Central Texas and offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties. It is also a key academic site with multiple residency and fellowship programs, supporting physician education and clinical training.
The hospital is recognized nationally for excellence in teaching and clinical care, and serves as a cornerstone of an integrated regional health system that includes specialty hospitals, outpatient clinics, and a broad network of care sites.
ABOUT BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH
Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest health systems in the United States. The integrated network includes hospitals, specialty clinics, outpatient facilities, and an academic research institute, providing comprehensive care across a broad range of medical specialties.
Known for its commitment to innovation, research, and patient-centered care, Baylor Scott & White offers providers access to a collaborative network, advanced clinical resources, and opportunities to practice within one of the state's most respected healthcare organizations.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hand surgeon jobs.
- Board certification or eligibility in orthopedic surgery or plastic surgery with a hand surgery subspecialty certificate
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited hand surgery fellowship program
- Active or readily obtainable medical licensure in the state of employment
- Demonstrated experience in microsurgery, tendon repair, and peripheral nerve procedures
- Current DEA registration and hospital privileges or eligibility for credentialing
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and operative documentation workflows
Tips for Your Hand Surgeon Job Search
Tailor your CV to fellowship training
Highlight your specific fellowship concentration, whether microsurgery, peripheral nerve, or pediatric hand, in your first summary line. Employers screening hand surgeon CVs filter fast, so your subspecialty must be visible before the first page break.
Document your case volume by procedure
List your top procedures by annual case count, including replantations, tendon transfers, and carpal tunnel releases. Hiring committees compare operative logs directly, so a vague 'broad surgical experience' line loses ground against candidates who list specifics.
Target openings that match your call preference
Job postings vary widely on trauma call obligations. Read each listing for on-call frequency and trauma center designation before applying. Misaligned expectations on call coverage are among the most common reasons hand surgeon offers fall through.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hand surgeon openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a working interview format
Many academic and high-volume private practices ask finalists to present a clinical case or teaching conference. Have a complex reconstruction case ready to present, with a clear rationale for your surgical decision-making and postoperative management approach.
Negotiate start date around credentialing timelines
Hospital credentialing for surgical privileges routinely runs eight to twelve weeks after an offer is signed. Build that window into your start date conversation so your first clinical day is realistic and your offer letter reflects it.
Hand Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hand surgeons?
Dartmouth Health, Houston Methodist, and University of Colorado are hiring the most hand surgeons right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic health systems and large orthopedic group practices consistently represent the highest share of active postings.
How many hand surgeon jobs are remote?
About 8% of hand surgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on surgical nature of the role. Remote opportunities are most common for telemedicine consultation, postoperative follow-up, and second-opinion review roles rather than primary operative positions.
How do you become a hand surgeon?
You complete a four-year medical degree, then a five-year residency in either orthopedic surgery or plastic surgery, then a one-year ACGME-accredited hand surgery fellowship. After fellowship you become eligible to sit for the Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand, which most hospital employers and group practices require for independent practice privileges.
How do you get hired as a hand surgeon with little or no attending experience?
Fellowship-trained surgeons entering their first attending role should lead with their operative case log rather than years of experience. Many academic departments and group practices hire directly out of fellowship and structure the first year with mentored cases and graduated autonomy. Applying to positions with explicit new-grad or early-career language, and being transparent about your case volume in subspecialty procedures, positions you more competitively than general experience claims.
What does the hand surgeon interview process look like?
Most hand surgeon interviews run across one to two days and include a credentialing pre-screen, a panel interview with department leadership and senior surgeons, a tour of the OR and clinic, and often a case presentation or teaching conference. Academic positions typically add a research or academic productivity review. Final-stage candidates usually meet with hospital administration to discuss call structure, compensation model, and partnership or tenure timelines.
Where can I find and apply to hand surgeon jobs?
You can find and apply to hand surgeon jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from academic medical centers, private orthopedic practices, and hospital systems across the United States. Search the roles that fit your subspecialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches.
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