Pediatric Surgery Chief/ Associate Professor

Job Description - Pediatric Surgery Chief/ Associate Professor (24000000GP)The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), College of Medicine and LeBonheur Children's Hospital are seeking a Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery in the UTHSC Department of Surgery.The successful applicant will lead a highly established team of 7-8 surgeons and will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of the Division and will lead initiatives in facilitating clinical growth and quality, academic productivity, and enhancement of patient satisfaction.The ideal candidate will be at the Associate Professor/Professor level, hold an M.D degree or equivalent, be board certified in General Surgery/Pediatric Surgery and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Tennessee.The successful applicant will possess an established record of strong leadership skills, integrity, clinical excellence, research accomplishments and a commitment to diversity.The candidate will have a demonstrated history of achievements in academics including the education of medical students, residents and/or fellows. Outstanding research accomplishments including success in obtaining external peer-reviewed funding would be viewed favorably.Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., is a 255-bed state-of-the-art hospital that serves as a primary teaching affiliate for the University Tennessee Health Science Center and trains more than 350 physicians each year. Nationally recognized, Le Bonheur is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital and is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Trauma Center. The Division oversees accredited fellowship training programs in Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Surgical Critical Care.Academic rank and tenure status are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of Tennessee provides a compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, and fringe benefits.Basic Qualifications:Must have an M.D degree or equivalentMust be board-certified in General Surgery/Pediatric SurgeryMust be eligible for medical licensure in the state of TennesseeCommitted to providing clinical care, student/resident teaching, and researchApplicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service.Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee.Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country.Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.Job

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Feb 29, 2024, 3:45:28 PMEEO/AA Statement / Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

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