Acute Care Surgeon

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an academic Acute Care Surgeon to join our expanding Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery. The role includes clinical care across Parkland Health, Clements University Hospital, and other UT Southwestern campuses, with potential leadership as ACES Director.

We value strong clinical skills in trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care, plus dedication to research, education, mentorship, and

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
• Strong clinical skills in trauma and emergency general surgery.
• Commitment to surgical education and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care at Parkland Health & Hospital System and UT Southwestern facilities.
• Participate in research, education, and program development.
• Potential leadership roles including ACES Director responsibilities.

Skills

Trauma care

Emergency general surgery

Critical care

Academic medicine

Education

Board certification in General Surgery

Board certification in Surgical Critical Care

Job description

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.

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.

For Additional Information Contact

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

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

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!