Complex Abdominal Wall/Hernia Surgeon

Davita Inc.; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a Complex Abdominal Wall/Hernia Surgeon to join the Department of Surgery. This full-time academic role involves clinical responsibilities, teaching, and research within a leading institution. Candidates must be adept in providing high-quality patient care and demonstrate a commitment to education and research initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive perks for retail and events

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery is required.
• Minimally invasive/hernia fellowship completion is mandatory.
• Current North Carolina Medical License or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties and engage in educational roles.
• Conduct research and contribute to departmental missions.
• Participate in the training of medical students and residents.

Skills

Patient Care

Research

Education

Team-oriented

Education

Board Certified in General Surgery

Completion of minimally invasive/hernia fellowship

Current North Carolina Medical License

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department	Surgery - Acute Care Trauma - 414040
Posting Open Date	02/03/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	No
Position Type	Permanent Faculty
Working Title	Complex Abdominal Wall/Hernia Surgeon
Appointment Type	Faculty
Vacancy ID	FAC0005450
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date	04/07/2025

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 complex abdominal wall/hernia to join our Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. There is also an opportunity to be the Director of the Hernia Center. 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 foregut, bariatric, 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 Eastern United States for management of a variety of benign and malignant GI disorders via open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. This position is being recruited as an open-rank appointment at an FTE between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE. The appointment may also be offered as a open track appointment. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. The faculty member will be expected to perform both clinical and research duties, along with the academic responsibilities of an educational institution.

Faculty members within the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery must 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 must 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/hernia fellowship is required. Chosen candidates must 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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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.
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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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