Academic Acute Care Surgeon - Trauma & Education Leader

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 380,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Ascension Health's Dell Seton Medical Center and Dell Medical School at The University of Texas are seeking an Academic Acute Care Surgeon to join our trauma program in Austin, Texas. This faculty role blends high-acuity clinical practice with education, research, and leadership, in a Level I trauma center with a strong scholarly environment. The position suits those completing Surgical Critical Care fellowship or early-career academic surgeons, with teaching and mentorship responsibilities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency.
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible; eligible for Texas licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Surgery residents.
• Educate medical students.
• Mentor PA and NP students.
• Engage in research and publications.

Skills

Academic experience

Research and teaching

Excellent communication

Team-oriented mindset

Education

MD/DO

ACGME General Surgery residency

Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

Texas medical licensure

Job description

Ascension Health's Dell Seton Medical Center and Dell Medical School at The University of Texas are seeking an Academic Acute Care Surgeon to join our trauma program in Austin, Texas. This faculty role blends high-acuity clinical practice with education, research, and leadership, in a Level I trauma center with a strong scholarly environment. The position suits those completing Surgical Critical Care fellowship or early-career academic surgeons, with teaching and mentorship responsibilities.