Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a trauma/acute care surgeon to enhance the established acute care surgery program.
- Covers trauma, surgical critical care, emergency general surgery and burns
- Excellent growth opportunity as the Surgery Department grows clinically and academically as a regional referral center
- Participate in development of a future Burn Center
- The only level I trauma center for a 270-mile radius serving a population of 1.23 million in far west Texas and southern New Mexico
- Annual trauma volume of 3,900+; approximately 650 with an Injury Severity Score >/= 15
This first-class city in Southwest Texas ranked by Forbes #2 of America’s 25 Best Performing Cities and one of the most affordable places to live in Texas. It offers a robust job market, top-notch dining and culture, and excellent outdoor recreation.
Reference: TRS 22478_JD