Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice - Orthopaedic Surgery

UTMB Faculty Group Practice; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Faculty Group Practice in Galveston, Texas is seeking a qualified candidate to provide faculty support within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. The role involves direct patient care, including surgical and outpatient services, and administrative responsibilities like supervising residents.

This position requires a graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of an ACGME approved residency in orthopaedic surgery, with a focus on trauma surgery. Candidates should be board certified or eligible and eligible for a Texas Medical License.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Completed residency training in orthopaedic surgery.
• Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including surgery and outpatient services.
• Supervise and evaluate residents.
• Participate in departmental activities, including teaching and conferences.

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Completion of an ACGME approved residency in orthopaedic surgery

Board Certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery

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 Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation 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 participates in all activities of the Department, including conferences and lectures, bedside teaching and rounds; house staff supervision in the operating room, clinics, and inpatient services; continuing medical education; and local, regional, and national meetings. Students include medical students, house staff, nursing students, and allied health students. In addition, the person in this position will have administrative responsibilities, including supervising and evaluating residents, providing medical direction, and serving on committees at the departmental and Health System levels.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate should be a graduate of an accredited medical school, have completed an ACGME approved residency training program in orthopaedic surgery, with an interest in trauma surgery, be Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery and be eligible for 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.