Assistant or Associate Professor, Bariatric Surgery

Description

Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is seeking a full-time, academic bariatric surgeon to join their growing division as the clinical practice expands to University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO).

The Bariatric team prides itself on its collaborative team approach and the successful candidate should be facile with advanced communication skills both with patients and with colleagues and referring physicians. A willingness to work hard to build his/her practice, with our support, at this new site, is essential. UMCNO offers the opportunity to provide excellent care for an underserved population with poor access to weight-loss procedures. A commitment to education, teaching both students and residents is required. Interest in expanding the robust clinical research in this division is encouraged. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have completed an ASMBS accredited fellowship in Minimally Invasive & Bariatric surgery. Experience in advanced endoscopic procedures as well as robotic surgery is preferred.

Candidates should be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Application Instructions

The candidate should submit a CV with a brief letter describing their relevant training and/or experiences in this field. Applications should be submitted formally by accessing the “apply now” link. 

If you have specific questions, please contact the Division Chief of MIS Bariatric Surgery, Shauna Levy, MD (slevy10@tulane.edu), Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.   Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.