Neurosurgeon

The Department of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a full-time Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor (non-tenure track) faculty position. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. The new faculty member will provide both neurosurgical (spine and brain) and neuroendovascular services. The primary practice location is at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, with privileges at UT Southwestern William P. Clements, Jr., University Hospital. The position will involve teaching neurosurgery residents. Clinical research interests are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and applicable credentialing and privileging standards for neurosurgery.
• Fellowship training in neuroendovascular surgery.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas (or the ability to obtain Texas licensure prior to appointment).
• Demonstrated leadership and excellence in the clinical, education, service and community outreach missions of UTSW.
• Demonstrated excellence in mentoring, evaluation, communication and teamwork skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to excellence. Must possess tenacity, self-motivation and initiative necessary to drive the establishment, development, maintenance and growth of this emerging community-based practice.
• Academically qualified for regular faculty appointment in neurosurgery at UT Southwestern Medical School.

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/.

2021-2022 Benefits Summary

• PPO and ACO Options
• 100% Coverage for Preventative Health No Co-Pay
• Tobacco-Free Incentives
• Generous Prescription Drug Plan
• 3 Options for Dental Coverage
• 2 Options for Vision Coverage
• Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

(Eligibility varies by employment status)

• The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
• Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary
• Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary
• Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting
• Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary
• Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary
• Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

• 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
• 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
• 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave

• On-Site Day Care
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Group Life Coverage
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.

It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.

Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.