Burn Center Director/Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon - TEXAS
Addison, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Trauma
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location El Paso, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/24/24

Join Texas Tech University Medical Center as Burn Center Director

  • Only level I trauma center for a 270-mile radius
  • Tertiary/quaternary referral center for a ~45K square mile area w/ catchment of 1.25M
  • Annual trauma volume of 3,900+; approx. 650 with Injury Severity Score >/= 15

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Create and maintain policies, procedures and guidelines related to activities involved in the care of burn patients
  • Appoint qualified acute care surgeons to participate in care of burn patients
  • Coverage of Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care and Emergency General Surgery
  • Clinical teaching and supervision to Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students
  • Stipend for burn call can be done while on acute care surgery call
  • Guaranteed comp for Assistant Professor $426K + annual incentives
  • Lucrative benefits package and state-sponsored retirement

COMMUNITY

  • Ranked as the city with the lowest cost of living in Texas by Forbes magazine
  • Easy access to El Paso International Airport
  • Exceptional public and private schools
  • Enjoy mountain living and skiing within 2 hours
  • Minor league baseball and soccer, symphony, museums, excellent dining options

REQUIREMENTS

  • ACGME approved residency in GS, surgical critical care fellowship, ABA certified burn fellowship
  • BC/BE in general surgery/surgical critical care


JOB REFERENCE: TRS_ 24016



Burn Center Director, Trauma Surgeon, Acute Care Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon, Emergency General Surgeon