What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurosurgeon - Spine position at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
Spine Neurosurgeon
The Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is currently recruiting a neurosurgeon-scientist specializing in adult spine care. We seek candidates who are eager to join a multi-disciplinary team of operative and non-operative spine physicians in the UT Southwestern Spine Center. This position will be sited at our established practice in Clements University Hospital and Parkland Hospital. The neurosurgeon will be required to have completed a spine fellowship. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Neurosurgery and eligible for a Texas Medical License. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. This position will report to both the Department Chair and Director of the Spine Center.
Successful candidates will be committed to patient care, resident, fellow, and medical student education and federally funded scholarly activities that advance clinical medicine. Our program is national recognized and rapidly expanding.
Interested and qualified surgeons should apply online and upload or send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Nader Pouratian, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurosurgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
MC8855
Dallas, TX 75390-8883
Attn: Nicolas Carmona
nicolas.carmona@utsouthwestern.edu
Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UTSouthwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
