Acute Care Surgeon

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for an Academic Acute Care Surgeon. The role supports a high-volume, nationally recognized program with opportunities for leadership as ACES Director and program development across Parkland, Clements University Hospital, and UT Southwestern’s Frisco campus.

Ideal candidates are board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, with strong trauma and critical care skills and a commitment to education,

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
• Strong clinical skills in trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care.
• Commitment to academic medicine, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across Parkland Health, Clements University Hospital, and UT Southwestern facilities.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and education.
• Engage in leadership roles such as ACES Director and divisional leadership.

Skills

Trauma care

Emergency general surgery

Surgical critical care

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

Job description

Acute Care Surgeon

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Surgery – Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery

The Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an academic Acute Care Surgeon to join our growing team of faculty. This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a high-volume, nationally recognized program committed to excellence in patient care, research, and surgical education. This role will provide an opportunity for leadership to serve as Acute Care Emergency Services (ACES) Director.

Clinical Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a clinical appointment within the Division and devote their clinical time to providing care at Parkland Health & Hospital System (Level I Trauma Center. William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital (a state-of-the-art tertiary care facility) and UT Southwestern’s expanding Frisco campus, which serves a growing population in North Dallas and is designated as a Level III Trauma Center.

For candidates with demonstrated leadership experience, there will be opportunities to help shape the strategic direction of the acute care surgery service, including program development, quality improvement, multidisciplinary collaboration, faculty mentorship, and operational excellence across the health system.

Program Overview:

The Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery is one of the largest and most active in the country, with:

• Over 20 university-appointed faculty providing comprehensive surgical care across four major institutions: Parkland Health, Clements University Hospital, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, and Zale Lipshy Pavilion.


• More than 4,500 operative cases performed annually, generating over 160,000 RVUs.


• Care for over 3,500 trauma patients annually, with an integral role in a mature, regional trauma system.


• A robust Emergency General Surgery practice performing over 3,000 emergency non-trauma operations each year.


• An internationally recognized Burn Program performing 800+ burn operations annually, housed at one of the leading burn centers in the nation.

Research & Education:

UT Southwestern offers exceptional support for academic surgeons interested in clinical, translational, or health services research. The Division is deeply committed to surgical education and mentorship at all levels, including medical students, residents, and fellows in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care and Burn Surgery.

Ideal Candidates:

We are seeking candidates who are board certified/board eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, with strong clinical skills in trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care. A passion for academic medicine, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration is essential. The Division values personal wellness and work‑life integration and the successful candidate should embody these values.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment, contribute to meaningful advancements in surgical care, advance personal wellness and mental wellbeing, and help shape the future of trauma and critical care surgery.

Candidates with appropriate experience may be considered for divisional or hospital‑based leadership roles.

Leadership Opportunities:

This position offers opportunities for leadership within the Division. Depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and institutional needs, opportunities may include serving as Director of Acute Care Emergency Services (ACES) at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, providing strategic oversight for the continued growth and development of the acute care surgery program at UT Southwestern's flagship academic medical center.

The Dallas area boasts a fantastic quality of life while maintaining a low cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, safety, and great schools. The DFW metroplex offers the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, phenomenal restaurants, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses, and seven professional sport franchises. DFW is third in the U.S for highest salaries and as a state institution, we are proud to match this standard with a generous benefits package that reflects our commitment to you.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

For Additional Information Contact:
Benjamin Levi, M.D.
Professor and Division Chief
Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery
[e-mail]

We are seeking candidates who are board certified/board eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, with strong clinical skills in trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care. A passion for academic medicine, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration is essential. The Division values personal wellness and work‑life integration and the successful candidate should embody these values.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment, contribute to meaningful advancements in surgical care, advance personal wellness and mental wellbeing, and help shape the future of trauma and critical care surgery.

Candidates with appropriate experience may be considered for divisional or hospital‑based leadership roles.