Academic Burn Surgery Opportunity

National Medical Fellowships • Maywood, IL

311d • $159,000 - $985,945

About The Position

The Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Department of Surgery is seeking a dedicated and talented Academic Burn Surgeon to join our faculty at the Loyola Burn Center and contribute to our mission of providing the highest quality of burn care available for individuals suffering from burn and soft tissue injuries, while actively working to improve the current standard of care. Located in Maywood, Illinois on the western edge of Chicago, the Loyola Burn Center is the largest burn center in Illinois, treating thousands of burn patients a year with over 650 inpatient admissions. The center is verified by the ABA and ACS and holds a special distinction in the state of Illinois as the Illinois State Burn Center. We offer comprehensive burn care to adult and pediatric patients, provided by a team of exceptional professionals from all relevant disciplines including general surgery residents, advance practice providers, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, basic scientists, psychologists, and social workers all of whom are dedicated to and specialized in burn care. The clinical and educational programs are closely aligned with the Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI). The BSTRI programs include ongoing federally funded basic, translational, and clinical trial activities in wound healing, sepsis, acute kidney injury and alcohol associated injuries. A medical degree and board certification/eligibility in Plastic or General Surgery with added qualifications in surgical critical care and completion of a burn-care fellowship is required. This is a full-time faculty position and salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should also have a strong interest in teaching residents and medical students and the successful candidate will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is an excellent opportunity for the right Burn Surgeon to join Loyola University Health System.

Requirements

• Medical degree.
• Board certification/eligibility in Plastic or General Surgery.
• Added qualifications in surgical critical care.
• Completion of a burn-care fellowship.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality burn care for patients with burn and soft tissue injuries.
• Contribute to the improvement of the current standard of care.
• Engage in clinical and educational programs aligned with the Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute.
• Teach residents and medical students.

Benefits

• Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 - $985,945.
• Salary based on academic rank and experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Paid time off days.
• Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage.
• Relocation expense reimbursement.
• CME days and allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree