Open Rank Acute Care/Trauma Surgeon

Job description

Description 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, track, 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 pursuit...