Recurrent Faculty Member - Transplant Surgery

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's Department of Surgery is seeking a recurrent transplant surgeon to support a new regional program serving West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, primarily for kidney transplants. The role emphasizes building a regional center of excellence in collaboration with the transplant nephrology team.

Ideal candidates will be board-certified or eligible in Surgery with an American Society of Transplant Surgeons fellowship and a track record in transplant care

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of USMLE Step 3 mandatory.
• Board certified or eligible in Surgery.
• Completion of American Society of Transplant Surgeons fellowship in transplantation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, perform operations and manage care for kidney transplant donors and recipients.
• Collaborate with nephrology, nursing, social work and other teams.

Skills

USMLE Step 3

Board eligible/certified in Surgery

Transplant fellowship

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Position Description

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Surgery is seeking a recurrent transplant surgeon to help provide coverage in our new program, serving a large region of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico that has previously not had access to transplantation. Initially aimed at kidney transplants, this program will fill a huge unmet need in this region, provide an opportunity to build a regional center of excellence, and develop an enduring legacy in collaboration with the transplant nephrology team.

Major/Essential Functions

• Evaluates, perform operations and manages care of patients donating and receiving kidney transplants;
• Participates in multidisciplinary collaboration with nephrology team, nursing, social workers, etc.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.
• Board certified or eligible in Surgery.
• Completion of an American Society of Transplant Surgeons accredited Fellowship in transplantation.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Recommendation/Referral

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.