Description
Description:
Step into a critical role where your surgical skills will help drive the establishment of a premier Breast Surgery Center of Excellence. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks a highly skilled surgeon for a 100% breast surgery position. This vital role has an excellent work-life balance with no ER on-call obligations. As part of a dedicated surgical group at UTRGV, you'll contribute to a fast-growing medical school and take part in transforming regional healthcare through strategic alliances. Ready to shape the future of surgical care and flourish in a supportive, dynamic environment?
Opportunity Highlights:
- Elevate your work-life balance with a Monday-to-Friday, 8-5 schedule, and no ER call requirements
- Specialize exclusively in breast surgery.
- Help develop a large, busy, and comprehensive program with significant support and investment
- Collaborate closely with experienced mid-level practitioners and breast oncologists
- Pioneer a Breast Surgery Center of Excellence, backed by solid support and investment
- Diverse leadership roles await you in a department primed for expansion
- Grow rapidly at UTRGV, a young, quickly expanding medical school that has doubled in size in just three years
- Transform regional healthcare by forming strategic partnerships and bolstering UTRGV's influential presence
- Make a meaningful impact in an area that is traditionally underserved.
- Enjoy unwavering support for your professional development within a nurturing environment
- Join our cohesive surgical group, where engaged leadership fosters collaboration and mentorship
- Elevate your academic prowess by contributing to a growing surgical residency program
- Participate in growth and development of a brand-new oncology center with comprehensive ambulatory surgical care, pathology, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and imaging.
- An opportunity for collaborative basic science and translational research, and participation in clinical trials
Scope of Job:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School Of Medicine is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible physician in Surgery to establish a specialty practice in Breast Surgery. In addition, they will participate in scholarly activity, faculty development, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives, prepare and provide didactics, participate in the evaluation of the residents and medical students, develop programs and preparation for CLER and RRC site visits. While previous experience in a residency program teaching role is preferred, individuals just finishing residency/fellowship training are highly encouraged to apply. As faculty, administer and maintain a professional educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME competencies and in assisting them to reach their individual Milestones, plus educating medical students in the practice of Breast Surgery. Working within the UT Health RGV clinical mission, the Department has outstanding educational and scholarly activities for medical students and a growing Surgery program. Demonstration of strong commitment to the education of residents and medical students is essential. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
MD or DO degree with Board Certification in General Surgery or board eligible. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License.
Discipline Specific:
Completed a General Surgery residency from an ACGME accredited program and completion of a Breast Surgery Fellowship.
