Plastic Surgery/Microsurgery Faculty Opportunity

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) – Galveston, Texas

UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers.  UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. UTMB is also home to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research on a university campus at the BSL-4 level in the U.S. For more information, visit https://www.utmb.edu/

The UTMB Division of Plastic Surgery - Microsurgery is seeking a faculty candidate with an interest in microsurgery. Fellowship training in microsurgery is required. Candidates at entry and mid-career levels of experience will be considered, and academic appointment is available for appropriately experienced candidates from Assistant through Associate Professor positions. This is a full-time, salaried academic position, with a strong incentive component. The patient mix is varied with trauma, infection, and cancer reconstructive needs. Our outpatient facilities include clinics and hospitals off-island, thus broadening our clinical base. The successful applicant will walk into a mature, robust breast reconstructive practice with internal and external referrals and opportunities for additional patients with general reconstructive and breast and body aesthetic needs. Protected research time can be made available to the successful candidate with a strong background and interest in research, outcomes, and/or education. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.

What UTMB has to offer potential candidates:

• A high quality academic and clinical program.
• Participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education and training.
• Research support for basic science, clinical outcomes, and/or education.   
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative care with other surgical programs such as neurosurgery, dermatology and Mohs surgeons, and oculoplastic surgery.
• Faculty appointment at the Assistant to Associate Professor level.
• Competitive salary with a generous bonus and benefits package.

 Candidate Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility.
• Completion of a Microsurgery Fellowship.
• A strong commitment to patient care, medical student, and resident education.
• U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted state of Texas Medical License.

Income Package:  Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications.  In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as other potential incentives.   

 Living in communities served by UTMB Health:  Go to http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/ find out more about Galveston and the surrounding communities.

  For more information, please submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and references to,

 Dr. Linda Phillips at: lphillips@utmb.edu and Skott Harrington at: saharrin@utmb.edu

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.