Surgery- Critical Care & Burn Surgeon

Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment•Philadelphia, PA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery, at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) is seeking a fellowship trained Critical Care (CC) and Burn Surgeon to join its team. Temple University Hospital has a specialized and highly sophisticated burn care facility—the Temple Burn Center. The burn center features a 10-bed, burn dedicated ICU. It's the region's only ABA verified burn center and is located at a Level 1 accredited trauma center. We have a burn dedicated team including burn specialized nursing, advanced practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionist and psychologist. Why Temple? Clinical scope : Provide comprehensive care for critically injured patients across all phases of recovery at Temple University Hospital (746-bed tertiary facility). Culture of excellence : Care delivered within an ABA-verified burn center and Level I trauma center. Burn care : Treat acute critical burns of any etiology (including SJS), outpatient minor burns, reconstructive surgery, and laser therapy. Surgical responsibilities : Perform emergency general surgery and share equitable burn call coverage. Institutional commitment : TUH is dedicated to highest-level trauma, burn, and surgical critical care. Departmental culture : Supportive environment emphasizing patient care, research, teaching, career development, and collegiality.

Requirements

MD, MD/PhD, DO or foreign equivalent
Active board certification in General Surgery, BE/BC and in 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

Nice To Haves

fellowship training in burn
strong familiarization with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the burn field

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care for critically injured patients across all phases of recovery at Temple University Hospital
Treat acute critical burns of any etiology (including SJS), outpatient minor burns, reconstructive surgery, and laser therapy
Perform emergency general surgery and share equitable burn call coverage