Burn Surgeons #SUR130A

The University of Chicagos Department of Surgery Section of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. Appointees will provide burn coverage at The University of Chicago with expertise in general plastic and/or trauma reconstruction. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees including health retirement and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medical care since 1927. Located in historic Hyde Park the primary medical campus includes the Center for Care and Discovery Comer Childrens Hospital Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital for adult inpatient care and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM) totaling more than 550 beds in service and net patient care revenues over $1. 4 billion. Plans are underway for a new trauma program and an additional 150-bed patient tower. New ambulatory facilities are located in Orland Park and the South Loop. The Ingalls Health System has recently integrated into the network.

The Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is committed to excellence in education research patient care and community service. It has 12 full-time faculty members who attend UChicago facilities at Hyde Park River East Silver Cross Hospital Ingalls Memorial Hospital Salt Creek and Orland Park. The Section runs the University of Chicago Burn and Complex Wound Center which has been verified by the American Burn Association and the Committee of Trauma of the American College of Surgeons every three years for the past 15 years. Burn care at The University of Chicago is multidisciplinary - the team includes plastic surgeons critical care physicians physical and occupational therapists nurses nutritionists pharmacist social workers clergy and a nurse practitioner.

Prior to the start of employment qualified applicants must 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois 3) be board certified or eligible in plastic and reconstructive surgery or general surgery and 4) have completed an accredited fellowship or equivalent training in burn reconstruction.

We especially welcome applicants with active engagement in scholarly activity and teaching as well as some experience in a level one trauma center.

To be considered those interested must apply through The University of Chicagos Academic Recruitment job board which uses lnterfolio to accept applications: Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when positions are filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process please visit Experience:

IC