TTUHSC EP and Tenet Healthcare are collaborating in an exciting opportunity to establish a new, 130 bed teaching hospital and 110,000 sq. ft. Medical Office Building in west El Paso. As part of this collaboration, TTUHSC EP is establishing a number of new Departments and residency programs with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine based at the Transmountain Campus. The successful candidate in this position will be employed by TTUHSC EP at an academic rank commensurate with qualifications within a multidisciplinary Department of Surgery. The candidate will provide inpatient and outpatient care, assist in curriculum development and provide teaching experiences for medical students from the PLFSOM, as well as develop and deliver curriculum in support of a number of residencies including a transitional year program. The candidate will participate in committees, research and / or scholarly activities within the Department, Medical School and University. There are opportunities for leadership roles for the Department for individuals with the appropriate qualifications and experience. This recruitment represents a unique collaboration between Tenet Sierra Providence Health Network and TTUHSC-EP to support the unmet medical needs of El Paso as well as expand the educational opportunities available to trainees in our region.

The position requires a M.D/D.O degree; completion of a Retina Fellowship (surgical retina preferred) and Board certification / eligibility. Individuals with additional training in a subspecialty field of Ophthalmology are encouraged to apply.