Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon - Texas
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Critical Care/Trauma
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 79905, El Paso, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/27/24
Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon Surgeon
Texas Tech University, Southwest Texas


The Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a trauma/acute care surgeon to enhance the established acute care surgery program.

  • Covers trauma, surgical critical care, emergency general surgery and burns
  • Excellent growth opportunity as the Surgery Department grows clinically and academically as a regional referral center
  • Participate in development of a future Burn Center
  • The only level I trauma center for a 270-mile radius serving a population of 1.23 million in far west Texas and southern New Mexico
  • Annual trauma volume of 3,900+; approximately 650 with an Injury Severity Score >/= 15


This first-class city in Southwest Texas ranked by Forbes #2 of America’s 25 Best Performing Cities and one of the most affordable places to live in Texas. It offers a robust job market, top-notch dining and culture, and excellent outdoor recreation.

Reference: TRS 22478_JD