General Surgeon

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applications for a full-time academic General Surgeon to join the existing group of five UNC faculty based surgeons who have a focused practice of General Surgery within the community. The practice has some subspecialty focus as well given the fellowship training of the current group. This position will include clinical practice at both UNC Health Care Hillsborough Hospital and the UNC Chatham Hospital. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive general surgery services at both campuses while supporting the Department’s mission to expand access to high-quality surgical care throughout central North Carolina and building an elective practice focused on community general surgery.

UNC Health Care Hillsborough is a 163-bed community hospital that combines the culture and accessibility of a community hospital with the advanced technology and expertise of UNC Medical Center. It has 10 ORs including 2 with Robotic surgery capability. The campus includes an outpatient medical office building with clinic and procedure space, as well as a busy emergency department. The Chatham hospital is a 25 bed facility with 2 ORs, an outpatient medical office building, and an emergency room. The Department of Surgery is committed to growing both elective and emergency surgical services at Hillsborough and Chatham while extending specialty surgical care closer to the communities we serve.

Clinical responsibilities will include elective and urgent general surgery, emergency general surgery call coverage at the Hillsborough campus, outpatient consultation and follow-up at both campuses, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the UNC Health system. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the Department of Surgery to ensure seamless coordination of care across campuses.

This position is being recruited as an Open Rank, Open Track appointment at an FTE between 0.5 and 1.0, with academic rank commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The faculty member will be expected to perform clinical duties while fulfilling the academic responsibilities of an educational institution. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the Department’s three core missions of clinical care, education, and research. Individuals who demonstrate exceptional skills and achievements may be considered for leadership opportunities within the Department of Surgery. Leadership roles are not guaranteed and will be dependent upon the needs of the Department of Surgery and UNC Health.

Faculty members are expected to participate in the education of medical students, residents, and other learners through clinical teaching and mentorship in both the academic medical center and community hospital settings. Candidates with interests in clinical research, outcomes research, quality improvement, health services research, surgical education, global surgery, or other scholarly endeavors are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered surgical care while advancing access to high-quality surgical services in a community practice environment. Candidates should possess expertise in a broad range of general surgical procedures, including minimally invasive surgery.

The selected candidate must be collaborative, team-oriented, and able to work effectively with colleagues across multiple surgical specialties, hospital campuses, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Individuals who exhibit exceptional skills and achievements may be considered for a leadership position within the department of surgery. Leadership roles are not guaranteed and are dependent upon the current needs of our surgical programs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina.
• Eligible for hospital privileges at UNC Health facilities.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Interest in expanding access to surgical care within community populations.
• Experience with elective and emergency general surgery.
• Interest or experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care, medical education, and academic scholarship,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.
• Interest in clinical research, outcomes research, surgical education, or quality improvement initiatives is desirable.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

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Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

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