Assistant/Associate/Professor and/or Director of Burn Trauma Surgery [R0143264]

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant / Associate / Professor and / or Director of Burn Trauma Surgery , Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine R0143264 .

Role of the Position

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking an Acute Care Surgeon to join our team to work at University Medical Center (UMC) Level 1 trauma center and ABA verified burn center.

UMC Lions Burn Care Center was founded in 1968 and has been verified since 2016 in the treatment of children and adults.

We have a 16 bed burn unit with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physical & occupational therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, family therapists, child life specialists, social workers, and case managers, all with burn expertise.

We treat burns of all mechanisms, along with complex wounds and certain dermatologic conditions. We have a very wide catchment area that includes Nevada, northern Arizona, eastern California, and western Utah.

We average over 300 burn admissions a year (one-third of which are pediatric) and over 1000 patients in the outpatient clinic.

We are also a teaching center for many residencies including UNLV General Surgery, UNLV Plastic Surgery, UNLV Emergency Medicine along with fellowships for UNLV Surgical Critical Care and UNLV Acute Care Surgery.

While the focus of this job is burn care, there are opportunities to include trauma and emergency general surgery patients in your practice.

This job provides an opportunity not just to be involved in clinical burn care but also to be on the forefront of research, outreach, teaching, and process improvement.

The SOM Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (FAPT) Committee will use the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV (SOM) promotion criteria to recommend rank to the Dean of the SOM.

Tenure consideration may be given upon hire on a case by case basis depending on verified previous credentials, the FAPT recommendation, and SOM Dean's recommendation.

Profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been Transforming Healthcare in Southern Nevada since 2017. Our mission is to serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada.

Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows have had their research published in diverse top-tier peer-reviewed journals.

With a group practice, UNLV Health provides care to more than 10,000 patients per month in its 17 primary care and specialty care clinics, and its partner hospitals.

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Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of an accredited ACGME or AOA residency training program in general surgery or plastic surgery.

Board certified by the American Board of Surgery (as certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists), the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or the equivalent by the American Osteopathic Association.

Burn experience with burn fellowship training preferred.

Board Certification in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists and Boards of Certification.

Burn fellowship preferred.

3 years experience as an Academic attending surgeon is preferred.

Current ABLS provider or Instructor Certification.

Knowledge of Burn Team physician roles, section policies, protocols, and guidelines.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Commitment to Diversity

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Salary Range

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

No state income tax

Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks

Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program discounts

discounts on and off campus

for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles