General Minimally Invasive Surgeon (MIS) – Assistant Professor, Jefferson Health – Philadelphia

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a fellowship-trained General Surgeon in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) for a full-time academic faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will join the Advanced GI/MIS Surgery team and will provide clinical services at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital – Center City Campus and Jefferson Methodist Hospital.

Requirements

• Completion of an Accredited General Surgery Residency Program.
• Completion of a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive / Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Eligibility for a Pennsylvania medical license.

Nice To Haves

• Interest or experience in robotic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive surgical care with emphasis on advanced minimally invasive general surgery.
• Perform general MIS procedures, benign biliary surgery, complex foregut surgery, and abdominal wall/hernia reconstruction.
• Evaluate and manage complex foregut and bariatric patients (this is not a bariatric surgery–designated position).
• Participate in emergency general surgery call coverage.
• Participate in resident, fellow, and medical student education.
• Engage in scholarly and academic activities; candidates with interests in clinical outcomes or translational research are preferred.
• Contribute to ongoing programmatic growth within the Advanced GI/MIS Surgery service.
• Work within a collaborative department of more than 70 surgeons across multiple campuses.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees