(Executive Director) Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon - Assistant or Associate Professor

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Houston seeks a full-time surgical intensivist. Responsibilities include patient care within the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, mentorship for trainees, and collaboration with acute care surgeons. Candidates must have Surgical Critical Care fellowship training and board certification in Surgery, along with a strong interest in clinical research. This role offers a dynamic environment in an esteemed medical center, supporting both clinical and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have Surgical Critical Care fellowship training and board certification in Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Texas.
• Strong interest in clinical research and reputation in Acute Care Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as a surgical intensivist within the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.
• Contribute to academic development, research, and mentorship for trainees.
• Collaborate with a team of acute care surgeons.

Skills

Surgical Critical Care fellowship training

Board certification in Surgery

Clinical research interest

Job description

Overview

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine seeks an exceptional candidate for a full-time faculty position as a surgical intensivist 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 in addition to board certification in Surgery. The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated clinical interest in critical care and acute care surgery and have an interest in academic development, research, and mentorship.

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 Baylor St. Luke\'s Medical Center, Texas Children\'s Hospital, Ben Taub Hospital, and the Michael E. Debakey Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as a surgical intensivist within the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at affiliated hospitals.
• Contribute to academic development, research, and mentorship for trainees and junior faculty.
• Collaborate with a team of acute care surgeons to deliver comprehensive surgical critical care.

Qualifications

• Surgical Critical Care fellowship training plus board certification in Surgery.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care; eligible for medical licensure in Texas.
• Strong interest in clinical research and pursuit of a national reputation in Acute Care Surgery.

About Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.