What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon - Faculty position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 5,500 employees, USA’s health network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group, USA Health Care Authority, and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 601 faculty and physicians, 289 residents and fellows, 165 advanced practitioners, and 1,340 nurses handle some 556,000 physician encounters. The USA Health system delivers 2,400 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 72,000 emergency room visits annually. University Hospital is the region’s only Level I trauma center.In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at University hospitals and clinics, USA’s medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.The USA Health System is managed by the USA HealthCare Management, LLC.The Department of Surgery at the University of South Alabama is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Surgeon who has completed a fellowship in Plastic Surgery at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level to join the faculty as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Mobile, Alabama. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in academic surgery in the areas of patient care, medical education, and research. Applicants should be board eligible or boarded by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Teaching general surgery residents, medical students, and advanced practitioners is an integral part of the program. For more information, please feel free to contact Laura Hudson, in the office of William Richards, M.D., F.A.C.S., Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery. Phone: (251) 471-7993Email: laurahudson@health.southalabama.edu
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Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.