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Trauma Surgery - Academic practice in Texas city named #2 fastest growing econom

UHS, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161

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Opportunity Details

Northwest Texas Healthcare System

is assisting

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), Amarillo campus

in recruiting a fellowship-trained

BC/BE Trauma Surgeon

for an employed faculty position providing trauma, acute, and critical care services at our hospital in Amarillo, TX. The Department of Surgery at TTUHSC at Amarillo

is a collegial, well-trained team of faculty surgeons focused on delivering compassionate, quality care and optimal outcomes to trauma and acute patients, and enjoys a strong reputation in the region. Discover Amarillo here and check out our city to see what makes Amarillo a wonderful place to call home! Opportunity Highlights

Employed position and faculty appointment with TTUHSC Amarillo NWTHS is the trauma center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle Service area extends to surrounding states Hospital has ~1,600 trauma admissions annually Wide range of case types Surgical and Trauma call coverage on a rotating, block monthly schedule Current team of four Trauma surgeons and one Trauma surgical P.A. Surgical consultations and follow-up care in the clinic at TTUHSC Amarillo campus Provide medical education and supervision to residents and medical students in surgical rotations Competitive salary and compensation plan with full benefits package Qualifications

Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited surgical residency program Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited SCC/Trauma fellowship Exemplary clinical skills, a team spirit, collegiality, and interest in teaching Clean background and medical license on record In Amarillo, Texas , you can… Experience a place where big skies, working ranches and Texas hospitality intersect with a modern, vibrant economy Grow and thrive in the #2 fastest-growing economy among midsized cities in the U.S. Live at 3,671 feet altitude with 270 days of sunshine, breezes, low humidity, and four seasons Enjoy a high quality of life in a safe, friendly, mid-sized community of 250,000 Drive stress-free to work in 15 minutes or less with no traffic Practice medicine in a business- and physician-friendly state and community Maximize your dollar with lower house prices and living costs than other Texas cities Attend award-winning, top-ranked public schools, recipient of National Blue Ribbon awards Hike, bike or ride horses at nearby Palo Duro Canyon Play golf at scenic courses, do a guided hunt, or fish for Walleye at nearby Lake Meredith Take in a cultural arts scene including a symphony, ballet company, opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz Entertain the whole family with an outing to our historic downtown featuring diverse cuisine, live music and a new minor league baseball park Jet out for quick get-aways from a modern airport offering direct flights to Texas metros, Denver, and Las Vegas If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact: Nathan Arnett NWTHS Physician Recruiter Nathan.Arnett@uhsinc.com 949.285.4947 mobile (call/text)

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