Neurotology

AMN Healthcare; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB seeks a fellowship-trained Neurotologist to join its Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery department in Galveston, TX. The role offers an academic practice with clinical, education, and research growth opportunities amid a expanding program.

The incoming physician will lead complex neurotologic care, grow the Cochlear Implant Program, and collaborate with Neurosurgery on lateral skull base procedures, while contributing to residency education and future fellowship development.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained Neurotologist required.
• Experience in complex skull base surgery beneficial.
• Academic practice with clinical, education, and research focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex neurotologic pathology cases.
• Grow Cochlear Implant program and services.
• Support lateral skull base surgery with Neurosurgical colleagues.
• Engage in residency education and fellowship development.
• Secure protected research time where available.

Skills

Neurotology

Fellowship trained

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Neurotology
StartDate: ASAP

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) seeks a fellowship-trained Neurotologist to join its expanding Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Reporting into an energized departmental leadership team, the incoming physician will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Neurotology services across Southeast Texas while joining a health system investing in clinical growth, education, and research.

This recruitment comes at an exciting time for the department as UTMB continues to expand its regional presence and strengthen its tertiary referral capabilities. The incoming physician will play a critical role in managing complex Neurotologic Pathology, growing the Cochlear Implant Program, and supporting Lateral Skull Base surgery in collaboration with Neurosurgical colleagues.

Opportunity Highlights

• Established and growing academic practice with significant regional demand.
• Complex Lateral Skull Base surgery and multidisciplinary Neurosurgical collaboration.
• Cochlear Implant program growth opportunities.
• Tailored practice models ranging from predominantly clinical to surgeon-scientist pathways.
• Protected research time available for qualified candidates.
• Strong grant writing and research infrastructure.
• Collaboration with NIH-funded faculty and translational research initiatives.
• Opportunity to help expand residency education and future fellowship development.
• Leadership and program-building opportunities.

Community & Financial Advantages

The Houston-Galveston region offers many of the benefits of a major metropolitan area while providing significantly greater purchasing power than many traditional academic markets.

• No Texas state income tax
• Lower cost of living than many coastal academic centers
• Greater housing affordability and larger home options
• Family-friendly communities including League City, Friendswood, and Clear Lake
• Convenient access to Houston's international airports, professional sports, arts, dining, and cultural attractions
• Access to one of the nation's largest healthcare and life sciences ecosystems
• Strong public and private school options
• Excellent long-term value for physicians and their families

Facility Location

Tucked along the Gulf Coast region, Galveston is a hip beach town with plenty to keep you busy when not working. From the eclectic boutiques and galleries to the famed historic neighborhoods, people flock from all over the U.S. to visit the city’s sandy beaches. Stopover at Moody Gardens to see aquariums and other attractions, or visit the trendy area known as “The Strand” for its yearly Mardi Gras celebration.