Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Surgery-Trauma

UTMB Faculty Group Practice; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Faculty Group Practice in Galveston, Texas, is seeking a Trauma Surgery faculty member to provide support for teaching, research, and patient care needs. This role involves direct patient care, participation in educational activities for medical students and residents, and administrative responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have completed an approved residency, hold a Texas Medical license, and be BC/BE in Trauma Surgery. Compensation is commensurate with experience, and UTMB values equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical school and completion of residency training.
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma Surgery.
• Possession of a Texas Medical license without any restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ICU and outpatient services.
• Participate in teaching activities including conferences and bedside teaching.
• Supervise residents and participate in administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Direct patient care

Surgery

ICU/Critical Care

Medical education

Administrative responsibilities

Education

Graduate of an approved medical school

Completed an approved residency training program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma Surgery

Texas Medical license without restrictions

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide faculty support to meet the teaching, research, and patient care needs of the Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, and assist in fulfilling UTMB's threefold mission.

Essential Job Functions

The person in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, including ICU/Critical Care, surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, care of hospitalized patients, and participating in call coverage, including in-house ICU coverage in League City and in-house trauma coverage in Galveston. 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. 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 Trauma 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.