Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a senior colorectal surgeon to serve as Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.

The appointee will lead clinical, research, and educational missions, providing strategic direction and mentoring junior faculty. The ideal candidate is board-certified in surgery with a colorectal fellowship, holds or can obtain Texas medical licensure, and has a track record in robotic-assisted procedures, research funding,

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified colorectal surgery fellowship.
• Board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Fellow status with the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS).
• The candidate must qualify for a full and unrestricted Texas Medical License.
• Established track record in robotic-assisted colorectal procedures and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational direction to grow clinical, research, and educational missions.
• Engage in ongoing research initiatives, support clinical trials and outcomes research, and contribute to publications.
• Lead academic advancement of the Section and mentor junior faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Teaching surgical learners

Research

Strategic planning

Education

Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

FACS

FASCRS

Texas Medical License (unrestricted)

Tools

Robotic-assisted colorectal surgery

Job description

Job Title: Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery

Division: Surgery

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is seeking an exceptional board-certified candidate with the rank of associate professor or professor to serve as Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC) in the Division of Surgical Oncology. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational direction that drives growth of the clinical, research, and educational missions of the Section, Division, and Department, and will exhibit a demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, research, innovation, teaching, and collaborative practice.

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is committed to excellence in surgical care, education, and research. Situated in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the Department's more than 280 faculty members practice at leading institutions, including Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital, Ben Taub General Hospital, and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of colorectal surgeons with clinical practice focused at the Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at BLSMC. The Colorectal Surgery section boasts access to advanced laparoscopy and robotics, an NCI-designated Dan L Duncan Cancer Center, a multi-disciplinary IBD center, and an anorectal center.

Job Duties

The applicant preferably has exceptional clinical skills and expertise in colorectal surgery and strong interpersonal skills, along with a history of leadership and administrative experience relating to clinical practice, educational programs, and research activities. Candidates with a keen interest in strategically advancing science and developing a successful research career with extramural funding will be prioritized and will be expected to engage in ongoing research initiatives, support clinical trials and outcomes research, and contribute to publications and the academic advancement of the Section.

Minimum Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have an established track record of clinical excellence in Colorectal Surgery. Candidates should have a strong commitment to clinical excellence, teaching surgical learners, and experience in clinical and translational research efforts.

Completion of a certified colorectal surgery fellowship and must be board certified by the American Board of Surgery, hold Fellow status with the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS). The candidate must qualify for a full and unrestricted Texas Medical License. An established track record in robotic-assisted colorectal procedures and clinical research is required. Enthusiastic applicants seeking a perfect balance of excellence in patient care and a wide range of opportunities for scholarly activities should submit the following for consideration: curriculum vitae, narrative description of clinical, research, and academics, as well as resident teaching experience, and a list of references.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.