Trauma Surgeon
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
#HEC
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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About this role
Ascension's Trauma Surgery position at Dell Seton Medical Center offers a clinically robust role centered on acute care with substantial teaching and research components. You would rotate through trauma and emergency general surgery call, manage surgical ICU weeks covering multiple specialties, and participate in the resuscitation of burn patients. The role sits within a Level I Trauma Center and academic department, positioning you to lead quality improvement initiatives, mentor residents and advanced practice students, and contribute to publications and national presentations.
This opportunity suits surgeons with completed General Surgery residency and Surgical Critical Care fellowship training who are board certified or eligible and hold or can obtain Texas licensure. The position emphasizes academic engagement and research interest alongside clinical excellence. You would work within a collaborative faculty environment at a high-volume center with diverse pathology, supported by a nationally recognized trauma program and strong research infrastructure.
Dell Seton is part of Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system. The role is full-time and based in Austin, Texas, offering both the clinical intensity of a major trauma center and the professional development typical of an academic medical center.
Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $100,000 to $140,000
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