Trauma Surgeon

Your Future Role at a Glance

Join one of the nation's premier academic Level I Trauma Centers and build a career that combines exceptional clinical practice, education, research, innovation, faculty mentorship, and lifelong friendships.

Dell Seton Medical Center and Dell Medical School at The University of Texas are seeking an Academic Acute Care Surgeon to join our nationally recognized trauma program. This faculty position is ideal for surgeons who thrive in a high-acuity environment and enjoy practicing the full breadth of Acute Care Surgery while teaching the next generation of physicians.

Whether you are completing your Surgical Critical Care fellowship or are an early-career academic surgeon looking for your next opportunity, we invite you to explore joining our collaborative faculty.

Clinical Practice

Faculty provide comprehensive Acute Care Surgery including trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care.

Academic Responsibilities

Faculty Members Actively Participate In

• How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Teaching General Surgery residents
• Educating medical students
• Mentoring PA and NP students
• Research and publications
• National presentations
• Quality improvement

Academic Leadership Opportunities

• This is an outstanding opportunity for surgeons who are passionate about research, education, and advancing the field of Acute Care Surgery.
• Call Responsibilities

Faculty Rotate Through

• Acute Care Surgery call (trauma, emergency general surgery, and initial resuscitation of burn patients)
• Surgical ICU attending weeks covering patients from all surgical specialties

Qualifications

• Required
• MD or DO
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure
• Preferred
• Academic experience
• Interest in research and teaching
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset

Why Dell Seton?

• Level I Trauma Center
• Academic appointment in the Department of Surgery at Dell Medical School
• Collaborative faculty
• High operative volume
• Diverse pathology
• Dedicated resident education
• Strong research environment

Nationally Recognized Trauma Leadership

• Live in one of America’s fastest-growing and most desirable cities—Austin, Texas.
• What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
• Benefits that help you thrive
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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