Burn Trauma Critical Care Surgeon
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 780685
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
The UT Southwestern, Department of Surgery, division of Burn, Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery is seeking a Surgeon to join a vibrant group of over 20 fellow surgeons and one of the largest and most prestigious fellowships in the country. The successful applicant will enjoy a mix of trauma, burn, EGS, and surgical critical care. Additionally, the applicant should enjoy educating trainees of various levels. The division offers formal Positive Intelligence/Mental Fitness education for faculty while focusing on wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The applicant should be Board Certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and be eligible for a Texas Medical License.
The Division of Burn, Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery performs more than 4500 operations per year while evaluating roughly 3500 trauma patients annually. The division provides care at Dallas County’s Parkland Hospital which has more than 800 inpatient beds. Additionally, the division provides EGS and SICU care at William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital (US News & World Report’s #1 hospital in DFW for the past 5 years). UTSW is in the heart of the Dallas medical district and ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Nearly 4200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained at UTSW each year.
The institution is the home of a NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program and the department of surgery also has a robust research infrastructure with 24/7 clinical enrollment and regulatory, statistical and grant support. The division itself has nearly $10 million dollars in extramural funding from the NIH and DOD.
The Dallas area boasts a fantastic quality of life while maintaining a low cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, safety, and great schools. The DFW metroplex offers the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, phenomenal restaurants, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses, and seven professional sport franchises. DFW is third in the U.S for highest salaries and as a state institution, we are proud to match this standard with a generous benefits package that reflects our commitment to you.
Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/
Benefits
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Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
Employee Testimonials
Vanessa Pantoja
Vanessa Pantoja
GME Program Coordinator
GME Program Coordinator
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Brenda Edwards
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson
GME Coordinator I
GME Coordinator I
I love working at UT Southwestern because of its great staff and great benefits. Everyday is extraordinary because there’s opportunity to expand your knowledge and advance your career.
