Academic Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon & Educator

American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TTUHSC El Paso is seeking a hand surgery faculty member to lead clinical care and academic activities within the Department of Surgery. The role involves supervising residents and medical students, collaborating on strategic division planning, and providing comprehensive hand and microvascular care at affiliated facilities.

The position emphasizes ongoing research, participation in governance, and maintaining board certification while contributing to community service and education.

Qualifications

• Requires medical degree (MD or DO).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Hand Surgery Fellowship.
• Texas medical licensure or eligibility for licensure in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and teaches residents and medical students in classroom and clinical settings.
• Works with hand surgery colleagues to develop long-term division strategy.
• Performs hand and microvascular call coverage at local hospitals.
• Provides patient care in hand and microvascular surgery in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Engages in research and scholarly activities.
• Participates in institutional governance and administrative duties.
• Maintains board certification or pursues ABOS/ABS academic pathway.
• Ensures HIPAA and billing compliance.
• Upholds institutional policies and value-based culture.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching & mentoring

Clinical research

HIPAA compliance

Program development

Board knowledge

Education

MD or DO

ACGME Residency in Orthopaedic/General/Plastic Surgery

ACGME Hand Surgery Fellowship

Texas medical licensure or eligibility

Secondary faculty appointment eligibility

Job description

TTUHSC El Paso is seeking a hand surgery faculty member to lead clinical care and academic activities within the Department of Surgery. The role involves supervising residents and medical students, collaborating on strategic division planning, and providing comprehensive hand and microvascular care at affiliated facilities.

The position emphasizes ongoing research, participation in governance, and maintaining board certification while contributing to community service and education.