Bariatric and Foregut Surgeon [Req#: 860731, Position#: 96745]

Description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, is currently recruiting for a faculty member practicing in the field of bariatric and general surgery.  

UT Southwestern ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Our distinguished faculty includes active Nobel Prize winners. Nearly 4,200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained each year. Our physicians provide care to patients at UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics as well as three other affiliated hospitals.

The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools. The area has world class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises.

 

 

 

Qualifications

Successful candidates will be committed to patient care, resident, fellow and medical student education and scholarly activity that advance clinical medicine. Candidates will be expected to participate in bariatric surgery clinic practice and teaching programs at UT Southwestern Hospitals and Parkland Memorial Hospital. Educational responsibilities include the clinical training of general surgery residents. A commitment to basic or clinical research is essential.  Applicant must be Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery and must have completed a bariatric surgery fellowship by the time of the appointment and be eligible for a Texas Medical License. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

 

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

 

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/