Critical Care/Trauma Physician

Fellowship-Trained Surgeon

The Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) invites applications for a fellowship-trained surgeon to join its academically focused trauma and surgical critical care faculty. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, high-quality care to trauma and emergency general surgery patients across the continuum of care within the Temple University Health System.

Experienced surgeons who qualify for rank at the Associate Professor level or higher are encouraged to apply.

In addition to clinical responsibilities in general, emergency, and trauma surgery, the appointed faculty member will staff the surgical intensive care unit and participate in equitable in-house call, including potential burn call coverage. The candidate will be expected to maintain and further develop an elective surgical practice aligned with departmental and institutional priorities. Depending on experience and interest, the position may include formal divisional or programmatic leadership responsibilities.

Job Description

• Play a key role in advancing the Division's clinical, educational, and scholarly missions
• Leadership in:
  • Medical student and resident education
  • Faculty mentorship
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Scholarly activity: opportunities to contribute to clinical outcomes research, educational scholarship, or program development
• A highly collaborative academic environment that values clinical excellence, collegiality, faculty development, and institutional leadership

Requirements

• MD, MD/PhD, DO or foreign equivalent
• Active board certification in General Surgery, BE/BC and in Surgical 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
• Prior leadership experience and a demonstrated record of academic and clinical excellence are preferred

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 coverage
• 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