Neurosurgeon - Spine

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

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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.

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• 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
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