Asst​/Assoc​/Professor - Leadership in Pediatric Surgery

Asst/Assoc/Professor - Leadership in Pediatric Surgery

Medical School:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), Lubbock, TX

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.

Position

Description:

Welcome to the Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. We are an academic surgery program with several hallmarks. First and foremost, we train the best of the next generation of independent, confident surgeons ready for general surgery practice or to pursue advanced fellowship training upon graduation. We do this by providing early autonomy in diagnosis and clinical decision making, perioperative care, and in the operating room itself.

We believe that in order to practice surgery well, you must actually be in the operating room from the start of your surgical training. We value the collegiality and support we provide each other and ensure that camaraderie remains a defining characteristic of this program. These positions would be faculty for TTUHSC while also holding leadership roles at UMC Health System Children’s Hospital.

Learn more on this unique tour of the Hospital. Leadership roles at UMC Health System include Director of Pediatric Surgery & Pediatric Surgery Trauma Medical Director. Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

• Provide pediatric surgical and trauma call coverage at University Medical Center Children’s Hospital 10 shifts per month. Shifts are inclusive of 24-hour Call;
• Provide up to 6 days of clinic coverage inclusive of follow up care clinics, surgical consults and outreach clinics;
• Participate in quality improvement activities as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Educate and mentor surgical residents and medical students;
• Engage in research and scholarly activities to advance the field of pediatric surgery.

• MD/DO/MBBS;
• Board Certified in Surgery; and
• Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery.

• Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery.
• 3+ years of experience in Pediatric Surgery.

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full Time
Pay Basis:
Monthly