Academic Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon — Mid‑Career

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Life, AD&D, disability, and long‑term‑

Life, AD&D, disability, and long‑term

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is seeking a Mid‑Career Academic Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon to join the Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery within the Department of Surgery. The service line is expanding to provide top-tier regional care in Temple, TX.

Candidates must be BC/BE in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. The role includes leadership opportunities, academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine, and an emphasis on research in the three pillars of Acute

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree essential for surgical practice.
• Fellowship in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery.
• Board Certification by ABS or Osteopathic Board.
• 5–10 years post-fellowship experience (optimal).
• Academic rank of Associate Professor (optimal).
• Texas Medical License.
• FACS fellowship (ACS) when qualified.
• ATLS instructor qualification preferred.
• Experience with the surgical care of trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate trauma and emergency general surgery consults.
• Rounding for STICU and Trauma Acute Care Surgery Services.
• OR coverage for Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Elective General Surgery.
• Lectures for residents and medical students covering Acute Care Surgery.
• Mentorship for residents, medical students, and APP students.
• Instruction for ATLS, ATOM, and ASSET.
• Lead or participate in PI projects within Acute Care Surgery.

Education

MD/DO degree

Fellowship in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery

Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery or Osteopathic Board Certification

5–10 years post‑fellowship training

Associate Professor or equivalent academic rank (optimal)

Texas Medical License

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons when qualified

ATLS instructor qualification preferred

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is seeking a Mid‑Career Academic Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon to join the Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery within the Department of Surgery. The service line is expanding to provide top-tier regional care in Temple, TX.

Candidates must be BC/BE in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. The role includes leadership opportunities, academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine, and an emphasis on research in the three pillars of Acute