Bariatric/Foregut and Hernia Surgeon

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution as a Bariatric/Foregut and Hernia Surgeon, where you will be part of a leading academic medical center. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while engaging in education and research. With a commitment to improving health outcomes, you will collaborate with a dedicated team and contribute to innovative surgical practices. Enjoy a vibrant community in one of the best college towns in the U.S., with access to professional development, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work-life balance. This is a chance to shape the future of surgical care and education.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Leave

Professional Training Opportunities

Discounts on Retail and Restaurants

Savings on Local Child Care

Special Rates on Campus Events

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery required.
• Completion of a minimally invasive fellowship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care in bariatric/foregut and hernia surgery.
• Participate in education for medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

General Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery

Completion of a Minimally Invasive Fellowship

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department	Surgery - Gastrointest Surgery - 414015
Posting Open Date	02/27/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Permanent Faculty
Working Title	Bariatric/Foregut and Hernia Surgeon
Appointment Type	Open Rank
Vacancy ID	FAC0005486
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date	05/05/2025

Position Information

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time academic minimally invasive bariatric/foregut and hernia surgeon to join our Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. The Division of GI Surgery is among 9 Divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes faculty members that provide a broad array of clinical services for patients with bariatric/foregut, colorectal and hernia disease. In addition, the Division of GI Surgery maintains a minimally invasive Advanced GI Surgery fellowship. Patients are referred to our surgeons from across the Southeastern United States for management of a variety of benign and malignant GI disorders via open and laparoscopic approaches. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. The ideal applicant will have a specific interest in growing our bariatric/foregut and hernia surgery programs.

Faculty members within the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery will possess a desire to commit to all three missions of the department and school of medicine, including the clinical, education, and research missions. Regarding the education mission, faculty members are expected to regularly participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Regarding research, a commitment to any one of a broad array of research interests is desirable, including but not limited to clinical, outcomes, health services, basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery research. Regarding the clinical mission, faculty members must be committed to delivering high-quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of UNC. The selected candidate will be team-oriented and be able to interact well with colleagues inside and outside the Division

Prospective candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery. Completion of a minimally invasive fellowship is required. Chosen candidates are required to either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application.

Robotic experience is preferred.

Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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Position Summary
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions
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Department Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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