• Hand Surgeon

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Rio Grande, TX)


    Title Information

     

    Faculty TitleAssistant Professor

     

    Job Class Code10031

     

    FLSAExempt

    Position Information

    Posting NumberFRGV1773

     

    Working TitleHand Surgeon

     

    Number of Vacancies1

     

    LocationRio Grande Valley

     

    Division/OrganizationDivision of Health Affairs

     

    Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 year

     

    Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

     

    FTE1.0

    Scope of Job

    The UTRGV SOM seeks a Board-Certified Fellowship trained Hand Surgeon to expand our specialty practice and be Core Faculty in a developing Orthopedic Residency. As a Core Faculty member, selected candidate will participate in direct patient care, scholarly activity, faculty development, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives, prepare and provide didactics, participate in the evaluation of the residents & the program, and prepare for and participate in

     

    ACGME and other accreditation and non-accreditation site visits. As faculty, they will also administer and maintain a professional educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the

     

    ACGME competencies and in assisting them to reach their individual Milestones. Academic rank and title will be awarded commensurate with academic qualifications and certification.

    Minimum Qualifications

    MD degree with Board Certification or Board Eligible (fellowship trained) Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery). Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical license.

     

    Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience in a GME Accredited Residency or Fellowship Program.

     

    License or Certification Required?Yes

     

    Salary

     

    Desired Start Date01/01/2024

     

    Posting Detail Information

    EEO Statement

    It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

     

    Open Date08/31/2023

     

    Close Date

    Additional Information

    UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may

     

    require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is

     

    performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive

    and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code

    •51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of

    Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least

    135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement

     

    Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week

     

    and at least 135 days in length.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Dear Applicant,

     

    AMN Healthcare Search Group is assisting The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of five references. Confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to AMN Healthcare Search Group. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

    Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:

    David King

     

    [email protected]

     

    Phone- (404) 398-2218

     

    Please Note

     

    Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to

     

    demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based

    test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of

    English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the

     

    International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45181

     

    Posting Supplemental Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Curriculum Vitae

    + List of 3 References

    Optional Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Unofficial Transcripts

    + Reference Letter 1

    + Reference Letter 2

    + Reference Letter 3

    + Certifications and Licenses

    + Letter of Interest

    + State Licensure