Assistant/Associate/Professor of Burn Trauma Surgery [R0143264]

About the role

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking an Acute Care Surgeon to join our team to work at University Medical Center (UMC) Level 1 trauma center and ABA verified burn center.

Responsibilities

• Work at University Medical Center (UMC) Level 1 trauma center and ABA verified burn center.
• Treat burns of all mechanisms, along with complex wounds and certain dermatologic conditions.
• Participate in clinical burn care, research, outreach, teaching, and process improvement.
• Teach residents and fellows in UNLV General Surgery, UNLV Plastic Surgery, UNLV Emergency Medicine, and fellowships for UNLV Surgical Critical Care and UNLV Acute Care Surgery.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited ACGME or AOA residency training program in general surgery or plastic surgery.
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Surgery (as certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists), the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or the equivalent by the American Osteopathic Association.
• Burn experience with burn fellowship training preferred.
• Burn fellowship preferred.
• 3 years experience as an Academic attending surgeon is preferred.
• Current ABLS provider or Instructor Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Burn Team physician roles, section policies, protocols, and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Burn Team physician roles, section policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Commitment to Diversity.

Skills

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Research and teaching abilities.

Benefits

• Generous compensation packages.
• Up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• No state income tax.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department).
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule (depending on your department).

Contact Information

For assistance with the application process, please contact SOM Human Resources at hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu.