Asst/Assoc/Professor - Trauma Acute Care Surgery
Veterans in Healthcare · Lubbock, TX · 3 wk ago
Education$100k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Surgery is seeking Trauma Acute Care Surgeons to join our growing division. Our ACS teams, covering two major tertiary referral hospitals, receive a large number of emergency general surgery, trauma and burn patients from the entire West Texas/ Eastern New Mexico region; our Level 1 trauma center is in the top decile for penetrating trauma among TQIP centers in the nation.
Responsibilities
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical condition.
- Utilizes specialists and referrals as appropriate.
- Trains and supervises residents and medical students as appropriate.
- Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Fulfills occasional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree.
- Board Certified in Surgery.
Qualifications
- Exemplary clinical skills.
- Team spirit.
- Collegiality.
- Interest in teaching and/or scholarly activity.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong leadership abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- 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.
Benefits
- Additional details about benefits are available in the Institutional Pay Plan and the TTUHSC Benefits Guide.
Pay
Commensurate with related education, experience, and/or skills.
Schedule
Day.
Job Type
Full Time.
Travel
None.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No.