Acute Care Trauma Surgeon

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 300.000 - 400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthy work/life balance

Descripción de la vacante

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time Acute Care Trauma Surgeon to join its Department of Surgery. This role involves providing high-quality clinical care, participating in medical education, and engaging in impactful research.

Applicants must possess an MD or equivalent degree and be board certified/eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. The position provides an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on excellence in patient care and education.

Formación

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Surgical Critical Care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high‑quality clinical care in surgical ICU.
• Participate in education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in research activities on clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and emergency medicine.
• Attend rural referring hospitals and EMS outreach.

Conocimientos

Trauma surgery

Clinical care

Research in clinical outcomes

Education of medical professionals

Educación

MD or equivalent degree

Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery

Board Certified/Eligible in Surgical Critical Care

Descripción del empleo

Posting Information

• Department: Surgery – Acute Care Trauma – 414040
• Posting Open Date: 03/24/2026
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled – Yes
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Acute Care Trauma Surgeon
• Appointment Type: Open Rank
• Vacancy ID: FAC0005865
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• FTE: 1
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026

About the University

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is a leading public research university that offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

• Patient Care: Promote health and provide superb clinical care while reducing disparities.
• Education: Prepare future healthcare professionals with innovative, integrated curricula.
• Research: Support outstanding health sciences research across basic, translational, and population studies.

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery seeks a full‑time academic trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care surgeon for its Division of General and Acute Care Surgery. The faculty member will perform clinical and research duties along with educational responsibilities for medical students, residents, and fellows. The role may be half‑time (0.5‑1.0 FTE) or a fixed‑term/tenure track appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality clinical care in surgical ICU, intermediate care, and trauma services.
• Participate regularly in education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in research activities, including clinical outcomes, health services, and translational projects.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, primary care physicians, surgeons, and emergency medicine providers.
• Attend rural referring hospitals and EMS outreach as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Surgical Critical Care.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience as a trauma surgeon; interest in critical and acute care surgery.
• Experience with ECMO or willingness to become proficient.
• Research experience in clinical outcomes, health services, basic or translational science.
• Expertise in rural trauma care and video‑based review education.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual Clery reporting training.

Contact Information

• Department Contact: Elizabeth Hubbard, HR Consultant – [e-mail]
• Academic Personnel Office: (919)‑962‑1091 or [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.