Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Surgery-General Surgery

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

Job summary

UTMB Faculty Group Practice in Galveston is seeking a General Surgery faculty member to provide comprehensive patient care and fulfill teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. This role includes supervising medical students and residents while participating in departmental activities.

The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited medical school, have completed residency training, and hold a valid Texas medical license. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved medical school.
• Completed an approved residency training program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Texas medical license without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including surgery and consultative services.
• Participate in teaching activities and supervise residents.
• Manage administrative responsibilities at Departmental and Health System levels.

Skills

Direct patient care

Surgical skills

Teaching and mentoring

Administrative skills

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery

Completed an approved residency training program

Graduate of an approved medical school

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, General Surgery, and assist in fulfilling UTMB’s threefold mission. In addition, the position will serve as division chief.

Essential Job Functions

The person in this position will provide direct patient care, including surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, and care of hospitalized patients.

They will participate in all teaching activities of the Department including conferences and lectures, bedside teaching, rounds, and 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.

They will also assume administrative responsibilities including supervising and evaluating residents, providing medical direction, and participating in committee memberships at the Departmental and Health System levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved medical school.
• Completed an approved residency training program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in General Surgery.
• 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.