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Form of workThe Department of Plastic Surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for a Faculty Physician with an interest in Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Reconstruction, including cleft lip and palate surgery, craniofacial surgery and the full spectrum of Pediatric Plastic surgery procedures, also including research, clinical patient care and education. The primary responsibility for the position will be participating in the care of patients at Children's Health Systems of Texas. Additional responsibilities include participation in didactic sessions, seminars and rounds with plastic surgery residents and medical students. Opportunities to develop clinical research expertise exist and will be supported. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
Applicants should have leadership, collaborative, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated commitment to make important contributions to the field of plastic surgery, as well as the flexibility to meet the needs of a large and dynamic department and a very busy pediatric and Craniofacial practice in a rapidly growing metroplex. This position requires fellowship training in Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial surgery. Candidates must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D., must be board certified or board eligible in Plastic Surgery and be eligible for Texas medical licensure.
Qualified candidates should apply online and upload or send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of reference to the Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery:
Jeffrey Kenkel, M.D., Professor and Chair
Department of Plastic Surgery
1801 Inwood
Dallas, TX 75390-9132
Danielle.Upton@utsouthwestern.edu
Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/ .
