Assistant Professor Clinical Practice, Surgery-General Surgery

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a faculty member in General Surgery to support teaching, research, and patient care. This position involves providing direct patient care including surgeries, outpatient services, and supervising residents. The faculty member will participate in educational activities for medical students and residents, and will also have administrative duties within the department.

Required qualifications include graduation from an approved medical school and completion of an appropriate residency training program. The successful candidate must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery and possess a valid Texas Medical license. Join UTMB in fulfilling its mission through education and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including surgery and outpatient services.
• Supervise residents and participate in teaching activities.
• Engage in administrative responsibilities within the department.

Education

Graduate of an approved medical school

Completed an approved residency training program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery

Texas Medical license without restrictions

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The purpose of this position is to provide faculty support to meet the teaching, research, and patient care needs of the Department of Surgery, General Surgery, and assist in fulfilling UTMB’s threefold mission. The person in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, including surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, and care of hospitalized patients. He/she will participate in all teaching activities of the Department including conferences and lectures, bedside teaching, and rounds; house staff supervision in the operating room, clinics, and in-patient services; continuing medical education; and local, regional, and national meetings. Students include medical students, house staff, nursing, and allied health students. In addition, the person in this position will have administrative responsibilities including supervising and evaluating residents, providing medical direction, and participating in committee memberships at the Departmental and Health System levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved medical school.
• Completed an approved residency training program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in General Surgery.
• Texas Medical license without restrictions.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.