Assistant Professor Clinical Practice, Surgery-Trauma

UTMB Faculty Group Practice; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Faculty Group Practice in Galveston is seeking a faculty member in Trauma Surgery to support teaching, research, and patient care. The role includes providing ICU and critical care, outpatient services, and supervising residents.

The ideal candidate must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma Surgery, possess a Texas Medical license, and contribute to the educational activities of the Department. This position supports multiple UTMB campuses

Qualifications

• Must have a Texas Medical license.
• Should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma Surgery.
• Must graduate from an approved medical school.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including ICU/Critical Care.
• Assist in teaching medical students and house staff.
• Supervise residents and participate in administrative responsibilities.

Education

Graduate of an approved medical school

Completion of an approved residency training program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma 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, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, and assist in fulfilling UTMB's threefold mission. The person in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, including ICU/Critical Care, surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, care of hospitalized patients, and participating in call coverage, including in-house ICU coverage in League City and in-house trauma coverage in Galveston. He/she participates 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 level.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should be a graduate of an approved medical school, have completed an approved residency training program, be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Trauma Surgery, and have a Texas Medical license without restrictions.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Supervisor

Steven Wolf, MD, Professor, Department of Surgery

Location of Position

UTMB’s Angleton Danbury, Lake Jackson, Clear Lake, League City, and Galveston Campuses

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.