What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery- Critical Care & Burn Surgeon position at Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment?
Summary of Position
The Department of Surgery, at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) is seeking a fellowship trained Critical Care (CC) and Burn Surgeon to join its team. Temple University Hospital has a specialized and highly sophisticated burn care facility—the Temple Burn Center. The burn center features a 10-bed, burn dedicated ICU. It's the region's only ABA verified burn center and is located at a Level 1 accredited trauma center. We have a burn dedicated team including burn specialized nursing, advanced practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionist and psychologist.
Why Temple?
- Clinical scope: Provide comprehensive care for critically injured patients across all phases of recovery at Temple University Hospital (746-bed tertiary facility).
- Culture of excellence: Care delivered within an ABA-verified burn center and Level I trauma center.
- Burn care: Treat acute critical burns of any etiology (including SJS), outpatient minor burns, reconstructive surgery, and laser therapy.
- Surgical responsibilities: Perform emergency general surgery and share equitable burn call coverage.
- Institutional commitment: TUH is dedicated to highest-level trauma, burn, and surgical critical care.
- Departmental culture: Supportive environment emphasizing patient care, research, teaching, career development, and collegiality.
Candidate Qualifications:
- MD, MD/PhD, DO or foreign equivalent.
- Active board certification in General Surgery, BE/BC and in critical care.
- In possession of or eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Credentials that will qualify for a faculty appointment at the minimum level of Assistant Professor.
- It is strongly preferred that qualified applicants have fellowship training in burn and a strong familiarization with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the burn field.
Features and Benefits
- Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
- Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
- Generous 403b retirement match
- 457b
- Health, dental, and vision
- Malpractice
- Tuition remission
- Savi- student loan repayment program
We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.
About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550 physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.
About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.
"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton
Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.
Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Lisa Rae, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, Medical Director, Temple Burn Center , C/O Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu.
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