Pediatric Surgery Chief/ Associate Professor

Pediatric Surgery Chief/ Associate Professor - 24000000GP 

Description

 

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), College of Medicine and LeBonheur Children's Hospital are seeking a Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery in the UTHSC Department of Surgery.

The successful applicant will lead a highly established team of 7-8 surgeons and will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of the Division and will lead initiatives in facilitating clinical growth and quality, academic productivity, and enhancement of patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will be at the Associate Professor/Professor level, hold an M.D degree or equivalent, be board certified in General Surgery/Pediatric Surgery and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Tennessee.

The successful applicant will possess an established record of strong leadership skills, integrity, clinical excellence, research accomplishments and a commitment to diversity.

The candidate will have a demonstrated history of achievements in academics including the education of medical students, residents and/or fellows. Outstanding research accomplishments including success in obtaining external peer-reviewed funding would be viewed favorably. 

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., is a 255-bed state- of-the-art hospital that serves as a primary teaching affiliate for the University Tennessee Health Science Center and trains more than 350 physicians each year. Nationally recognized, Le Bonheur is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital and is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Trauma Center. The Division oversees accredited fellowship training programs in Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Surgical Critical Care.

Academic rank and tenure status are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of Tennessee provides a compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, and fringe benefits. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Must have an M.D degree or equivalent
• Must be board-certified in General Surgery/Pediatric Surgery
• Must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Tennessee
• Committed to providing clinical care, student/resident teaching, and research

 

Qualifications

 

For benefits information, please visit https://uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/2023-benefits-preview-packet.pdf .

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

 

Job
  Faculty 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Surgery-Pediatric Surgery 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Feb 29, 2024, 10:45:28 AM