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