Trauma Surgery

Location: Austin, TX | Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center UT Austin | Schedule: Full-Time

About the role

Join one of the nation’s premier academic Level I Trauma Centers and build a career that combines exceptional clinical practice, education, research, and innovation. Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas is seeking an Academic Acute Care Surgeon to join our nationally recognized trauma program. This faculty position is ideal for surgeons who thrive in a high-acuity environment and enjoy practicing the full breadth of Acute Care Surgery while teaching the next generation of physicians.

Unlike many trauma programs that separate trauma and emergency general surgery into different services, our faculty practice the complete spectrum of Acute Care Surgery, including:

• Level I Trauma Surgery
• Surgical Critical Care
• Emergency General Surgery
• Burn Surgery coverage
• Resident and medical student education
• Research and scholarly activity

This broad clinical practice allows surgeons to maintain operative diversity while practicing alongside nationally recognized faculty dedicated to outstanding patient care and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Faculty provide comprehensive care for patients with traumatic injuries and emergency surgical conditions, including:

• Blunt and penetrating trauma
• Emergency exploratory laparotomy
• Bowel obstruction
• Acute appendicitis
• Acute cholecystitis
• Necrotizing soft tissue infections
• Surgical ICU management

As part of our regional burn program, faculty also participate in overnight burn coverage, including:

• Initial burn evaluation
• Burn resuscitation
• Initial debridement
• Escharotomy when indicated

Prior burn experience is welcomed but not required. Faculty receive mentorship and training to become comfortable managing these responsibilities.

Academic Responsibilities

Faculty members actively participate in:

• Teaching General Surgery residents
• Educating medical students
• Mentoring PA and NP students
• Research and publications
• National presentations
• Quality improvement
• Academic leadership opportunities

Call Responsibilities

Faculty rotate through:

• Trauma call
• Surgical ICU attending weeks
• Emergency General Surgery coverage
• Burn call coverage

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Academic experience
• Interest in research and teaching
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Passion for Emergency General Surgery

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options

Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more

Why Dell Seton?

• Level I Trauma Center
• Academic appointment
• Collaborative faculty
• High operative volume
• Diverse pathology
• Dedicated resident education
• Strong research environment
• Nationally recognized trauma leadership
• Mission-centered care rooted in service