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Academic Thoracic Surgeon South Texas Medical School UTRGV
Edinburg, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Long-Term Care/Facility Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 78541, Edinburg, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/26/19
The newly established UTHealth Rio Grande Valley is recruiting a Thoracic Surgeon. Candidate must be a surgical specialist in diseases of the chest involving the esophagus, lungs and soft tissues. Chosen individual will likely operate in multiple hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley initially at Doctors Hospital Renaissance and the VA. The position is 80% clinical. In addition, the individual will be expected to teach general surgery residents and medical students. Further, the chosen individual will start a large animal research program in esophageal cancer and transplantation.

Current Board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Viable candidate will have expertise in pulmonary and esophageal surgery. VATS and Robotic surgical skills are preferred.

Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Texas medical license, and qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery UTRGV School of Medicine and appropriate hospital staff appointments. Salary and academic rank will be awarded commensurate with qualifications, experience and academic credentials. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For consideration, please forward a copy of your CV and statement of interest to:
Armando Garza, Faculty Recruiter, School of Medicine [Register to View]
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability