Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Surgery-General Surgery

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a faculty member for the Department of Surgery. The role involves providing comprehensive surgical and consultative patient care while participating in teaching activities for medical students and house staff.

Applicants must have a Texas Medical license and be Board Certified or Eligible in General Surgery. This position includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities, contributing to research and education within the department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including surgery and consultative services.
• Participate in teaching activities and supervise house staff.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities such as evaluating residents.

Skills

Surgery

Consultative services

Patient care

Teaching

Supervision

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical school

Completed residency in General Surgery

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery

Texas Medical license

Job description

Job Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide faculty support to meet the teaching, research, and patient care needs of the Department of Surgery, and assist in fulfilling UTMB’s threefold mission. In addition, this position will also serve as division chief.

Essential Job Functions

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

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 General 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.