The Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an academic Acute Care Surgeon to join our growing team of faculty. This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a high-volume, nationally recognized program committed to excellence in patient care, research, and surgical education.

Clinical Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have a clinical appointment within the Division and devote their clinical time to providing care at Parkland Health & Hospital System (Level I Trauma Center. William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital (a state-of-the-art tertiary care facility) and UT Southwestern’s expanding Frisco campus, which serves a growing population in North Dallas and is designated as a Level III Trauma Center.

Program Overview:
The Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery is one of the largest and most active in the country, with:

· Over 20 university-appointed faculty providing comprehensive surgical care across four major institutions: Parkland Health, Clements University Hospital, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, and Zale Lipshy Pavilion.

· More than 4,500 operative cases performed annually, generating over 160,000 RVUs.

· Care for over 3,500 trauma patients annually, with an integral role in a mature, regional trauma system.

· A robust Emergency General Surgery practice performing over 3,000 emergency non-trauma operations each year.

· An internationally recognized Burn Program performing 800+ burn operations annually, housed at one of the leading burn centers in the nation.

Research & Education:
UT Southwestern offers exceptional support for academic surgeons interested in clinical, translational, or health services research. The Division is deeply committed to surgical education and mentorship at all levels, including medical students, residents, and fellows in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care and Burn Surgery.

We are seeking candidates who are board certified/board eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, with strong clinical skills in trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care. A passion for academic medicine, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration is essential. The Division values personal wellness and work-life integration and the successful candidate should embody these values.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment, contribute to meaningful advancements in surgical care, advance personal wellness and mental wellbeing, and help shape the future of trauma and critical care surgery.

Please apply online https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu 
Search job code: 859004

For questions, please contact:
Benjamin Levi, MD
Professor of Surgery, Division Chief, Burn, Trauma Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Benjamin.Levi@utsouthwestern.edu

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.

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, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/