Assistant Professor (N-T Trk Clin), Surgery-Transplant

UTMB School of Health Professions; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated faculty member to join their Department of Surgery, focusing on Transplant Surgery. This role involves providing direct patient care, engaging in teaching activities, and advancing clinical knowledge through research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the next generation of medical professionals while contributing to innovative patient care. This position offers a collaborative environment where your expertise in surgery and education will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about patient care and education, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with residency training.
• Board Certified or Eligible in Transplant Surgery required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including surgery and consultative services.
• Participate in teaching activities and supervise house staff.

Skills

Direct patient care

Surgery

Consultative services

Teaching

Research

Supervision

Education

Graduate of an approved medical school

Completed residency training program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Transplant Surgery

Texas Medical license

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, Section of Transplant Surgery, and assist in fulfilling UTMB’s threefold mission. This position will have a kidney/pancreas focus in Transplant surgery. 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 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. He/she is also responsible for advancing clinical knowledge through his/her scholarly and research efforts and will participate in either basic research (laboratory) or clinical research and publication of scientific articles. 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 Transplant Surgery, and have a 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.