Comprehensive Otolaryngology Faculty Opportunity

UTMB is home to the first medical school in Texas, and has been at the forefront of educational, research and clinical excellence since 1891. UTMB has graduated more health professionals than any other academic health center in the state. UTMB's John Sealy Hospital in Galveston is home to a Level l Trauma Center, serving a nine-county area with a total population of more than 1.25 million people. UTMB's Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston opened in 2016 and offers private rooms in a patient- and family-centered environment. UTMB also provides services to the adjoining Galveston Hospital for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Shriner's Hospital for Children. More than 80 UTMB clinics at 30 locations serve the rapidly growing Bay Area and Galveston with access to a full range of primary and specialty care. Our Health System continues to grow, with a recently opened hospital in League City (a partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center) and another new hospital at the Clear Lake Campus in 2019. Comprehensive Otolaryngologist The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas is actively recruiting enthusiastic Comprehensive Otolaryngology candidates for immediate hire. The faculty of UTMB Department of Otolaryngology strive to provide the most contemporary, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary care available to the community. The Department is fully supported by full time clinically trained speech pathologist with specialties in head and neck cancer, voice, and management of tracheoesophageal prosthetics. This position entails opportunities to participate in all aspects of clinical practice, as well as resident and medical student teaching. In addition, clinical research is encouraged but not mandatory. This position will see patients in both the League City and Galveston clinic location. Surgical procedures are done primarily at the League City or Galveston Campuses. UTMB Health is undergoing rapid growth as exemplified by the completion of two cutting-edge surgical hospitals and the acquisition of a third. With a light call schedule and generous benefits, this is an outstanding opportunity in one of the fastest growing geographic regions in the country. Candidate Requirements M.D. degree. Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Otolaryngology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S. Ability to obtain an unrestricted state of Texas Medical License. Income Package Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as other potential incentives. Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas Information about living in Galveston and the UTMB service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website : utmbliving/ UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr UTMB Health