Surgeon, Trauma and Acute Care(Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine seeks a full-time Surgeon in the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at an academic rank (Assistant or Associate) commensurate with experience.

The candidate must have Surgical Critical Care fellowship training and a strong clinical interest in innovative hernia and abdominal wall repair. Ideal candidates will join a busy team of Acute Care Surgeons who provide service at affiliate hospitals and will teach residents

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery and eligible for Texas medical licensure.
• Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care required.
• Commitment to teaching general surgery residents and surgical critical care fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care for trauma and acute care patients within Baylor College of Medicine.
• Teach general surgery residents and surgical critical care fellows.
• Collaborate with a busy team across Baylor’s affiliate hospitals and divisions.

Education

Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

Job description

Surgeon, Trauma and Acute Care(Assistant Professor)

• Division: Surgery
• Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX
• Salary Range:
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Work Schedule:

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine seeks an exceptional candidate for a full-time faculty position as a surgeon in the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at an academic rank (Assistant or Associate) commensurate with experience. The selected candidate will join a busy team of Acute Care Surgeons who provide service at our affiliate hospitals. The candidate must have Surgical Critical Care fellowship training. The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated clinical interest in innovative treatment of complex hernia and abdominal wall repair.

Faculty at the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery are committed to excellence in surgical care, education and research. Ideally situated in the heart of the world's largest medical center, the 150 members of the Department practice in the Texas Medical Center at iconic institutions, including BSLMC, Texas Children's Hospital, Ben Taub General Hospital, and MEDVAMC.

The successful candidate should exhibit a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and collaborative practices. An established record of robust clinical experience and outcomes in both general surgery and surgical critical care is necessary, and a commitment to teaching general surgery residents and surgical critical care fellows. The candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible and qualify for medical licensure in Texas.

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.