Assistant Professor (LBJ) - Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic health center in Houston seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The role emphasizes clinical education for residents, with responsibilities including practice participation, recruitment, and training. Candidates should possess a Texas Medical License and board certification, while fellowship training is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to both clinical practice and ongoing research, within a supportive trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License.
• Required board certification through the American Board of Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the UTPOrtho practice at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (LBJ).
• Collaborate with other physicians within the department and the University.
• Be involved in the recruitment of new physicians.
• Provide feedback on hiring staff and office operations.
• Participate in the education and training of medical students and residents.
• Support the research mission of the department.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strong potential for leadership

Education

Texas Medical License or eligibility for a Texas Faculty Temporary License

Board certification through the American Board of Surgery

Job description

Position Key Accountabilities

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure clinical track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

An orthopedic surgeon is sought for an academic teaching position focused on resident clinical and surgical education. Fellowship training is welcome but not required. A strong interest in surgical fracture care is preferred to support a Level III trauma center. The selected candidate will advance the department’s mission through teaching, research,

Responsibilities:

• Participating in the UTPOrtho practice at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (LBJ).
• Collaborating with other physicians within the department and the University.
• Being involved in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of new or additional physicians to the group.
• Providing feedback regarding office operations, including hiring staff, office logistics, and new physician recruitment.
• Participating in the education and training of medical students and residents.
• Supporting the research mission of the department and university through:
  • Facilitating reasonable and appropriate access to patients by research staff.
  • Assisting with collection of research data, including biological specimens.
  • Providing information and education on ongoing research studies to potentially eligible research subjects.

Qualifications

• Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License.
• Required board certification through the American Board of Surgery.

Preferred

• Fellowship
• Excellent Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong potential for leadership within the department