Trauma Surgery - Physician

The Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) invites applications for a fellowship-trained surgeon at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to join its academically focused trauma and surgical critical care faculty. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, high-quality care to trauma and emergency general surgery patients across the continuum of care within the Temple University Health System.
In addition to clinical responsibilities in general, emergency, and trauma surgery, the appointed faculty member will staff the surgical intensive care unit and participate in equitable in-house call, including potential burn call coverage. The candidate will be expected to maintain and further develop an elective surgical practice aligned with departmental and institutional priorities. Depending on experience and interest, the position may include formal programmatic leadership responsibilities within Emergency General Surgery.
As a senior faculty member, the appointee will play a key role in advancing the Division’s clinical, educational, and scholarly missions.
Responsibilities will include:
• Leadership in medical student and resident education
• Faculty mentorship
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Scholarly activity, with opportunities to contribute to clinical outcomes research, educational scholarship, or program development.
The Department of Surgery offers a highly collaborative academic environment that values clinical excellence, collegiality, faculty development, and institutional leadership.
Candidate Qualifications:
• MD, MD/PhD, DO or foreign equivalent.
• Board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
• In possession of or eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Meet criteria for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Prior leadership experience and a demonstrated record of academic and clinical excellence are preferred.
Features and Benefits
• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health, dental, and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program
We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.
About Temple Health : Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.
About Philadelphia : Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.
"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton
Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.
Application materials should include : a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to : Zoё Maher, MD, FACS, Interim Division Chief, Trauma, Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Associate Professor, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, C/O Frank Gallagher, Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
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