Surgical Oncology - GI/HPB Surgeon

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Surgical Oncology at a leading medical center in Dallas is seeking a fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist. This role involves patient care, education, and scholarly activities within a renowned institution, emphasizing treatment of complex malignancies. The position offers an academic rank commensurate with experience and includes responsibilities at key hospitals in the area.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available day one

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off available day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in General Surgery.
• Eligible for a Texas Medical License.
• Commitment to resident and medical student education.

Responsibilities

• Integral member of the surgical oncology team.
• Treatment of patients with upper gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary malignancies.
• Education and training of residents and medical students.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Surgical skills

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Eligibility for Texas Medical License

Job description

The Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is currently recruiting for a fellowship trained Surgical Oncologist. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience with candidates likely at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicant must be American Board Certified in General Surgery, and be eligible for a Texas Medical License.

Successful candidates will be committed to patient care, resident, and medical student education and scholarly activity that advance clinical medicine. Candidates will be an integral member of the surgical oncology team. The position will entail clinical responsibilities at both Parkland Memorial Health and Hospital System and Clements University Hospital. Specifically, the position entails the treatment of patients with upper gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary malignancies.

UT Southwestern ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Our distinguished faculty includes active Nobel Prize winners. Nearly 4,200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained each year. Our physicians provide care to patients at UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics as well as three other affiliated hospitals. Parkland Memorial Hospital is one of the three teaching facilities at UT Southwestern Medical Center and as the safety-net hospital for Dallas County cares for 725 new breast cancer patients annually in the Moody Center for Breast Health.

The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools. The area has world-class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply to JOBID: 870750
https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/
and contact
Dr. Adam Yopp
Chief of Surgical Oncology
[e-mail]

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visithttps://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!