Trauma Surgeon, University of Virginia, Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for a position in the Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. The incumbent is responsible for the clinical care of patients in trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery as well as participation in student, resident, and post-graduate teaching. Clinical and laboratory research opportunities are available. The selected candidate will further scholarly achievements with the goal of promotion within the School of Medicine and the University. Rank and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications.

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive ability to provide surgical evaluation and management of critically ill patients from trauma and emergency general surgery. Clinical opportunities in elective General Surgery may be available based on the clinical expertise and interest of the candidate and available clinical volume. Enthusiastic participation in student and resident training and education is essential. Interested individuals must possess a strong interest in a career in academic medicine as demonstrated through past experience with research or teaching pursuits and a prepared proposal for an academic career path.

The University of Virginia Health System has significant infrastructure and a collaborative atmosphere that will support the candidate’s professional pursuits, including clinical care, research, education, quality improvement, simulation, and administration. We offer a highly competitive compensation package including exceptional benefits.

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation’s Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live with a vibrant university town life and culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, and outdoor activities, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, research and teaching pursuits working within a collegial and highly collaborative work environment are available.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Medical Degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery and Critical Care.

Application Instructions

Interested individuals may apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/148185. Please provide a cover letter outlining your vision and experience supporting the requirements of the position, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references. For additional information regarding the position, please contact Traci Hedrick, MD at th8q@uvahealth.org.

This position will remain open until filled.

The selected application will undergo a background check and a pre-employment health/drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu

Read Full Description