Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon - Assistant Professor

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical education is seeking a dedicated surgeon for a full-time faculty position in the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. This role offers the opportunity to join a busy team at a prestigious institution, dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and education in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have completed a Surgical Critical Care fellowship and possess a strong clinical background in general surgery. This position not only emphasizes surgical skills but also a commitment to teaching the next generation of surgeons, making it a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about surgical care and education.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in surgery.
• Commitment to teaching residents and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care in trauma and acute care settings.
• Teach and mentor surgical residents and fellows.

Skills

Surgical Critical Care

General Surgery

Clinical Excellence

Teaching Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Surgical Fellowship

Job description

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.