Trauma Surgery - Physician

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility Name: Dell Seton Medical Center UT Austin
Schedule: Full-Time

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Under-served Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Destination Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

Join one of the nation’s premier academic Level I Trauma Centers and build a career that combines exceptional clinical practice, education, research, and innovation.

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas is seeking an Academic Acute Care Surgeon to join our nationally recognized trauma program. This faculty position is ideal for surgeons who thrive in a high-acuity environment and enjoy practicing the full breadth of Acute Care Surgery while teaching the next generation of physicians.

Whether you are completing your Surgical Critical Care fellowship or are an early-career academic surgeon looking for your next opportunity, we invite you to explore joining our collaborative faculty.

Why This Opportunity?

Unlike many trauma programs that separate trauma and emergency general surgery into different services, our faculty practice the complete spectrum of Acute Care Surgery.

Your practice will include:

• Level I Trauma Surgery
• Surgical Critical Care
• Emergency General Surgery
• Burn Surgery coverage
• Resident and medical student education
• Research and scholarly activity

This broad clinical practice allows surgeons to maintain operative diversity while practicing alongside nationally recognized faculty dedicated to outstanding patient care and academic excellence.

Clinical Practice

Faculty provide comprehensive care for patients with traumatic injuries and emergency surgical conditions including:

• Blunt and penetrating trauma
• Emergency exploratory laparotomy
• Bowel obstruction
• Acute appendicitis
• Acute cholecystitis
• Necrotizing soft tissue infections
• Surgical ICU management

As part of our regional burn program, faculty also participate in overnight burn coverage, including:

• Initial burn evaluation
• Burn resuscitation
• Initial debridement
• Escharotomy when indicated

Prior burn experience is welcomed but not required. Faculty receive mentorship and training to become comfortable managing these responsibilities.

Academic Responsibilities

Faculty members actively participate in:

• Teaching General Surgery residents
• Educating medical students
• Mentoring PA and NP students
• Research and publications
• National presentations
• Quality improvement
• Academic leadership opportunities

This is an outstanding opportunity for surgeons who are passionate about education and advancing the field of Acute Care Surgery.

Call Responsibilities

Faculty rotate through:

• Trauma call
• Surgical ICU attending weeks
• Emergency General Surgery coverage
• Burn call coverage

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure

Preferred

• Academic experience
• Interest in research and teaching
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Passion for Emergency General Surgery

Why Dell Seton?

• Level I Trauma Center
• Academic appointment
• Collaborative faculty
• High operative volume
• Diverse pathology
• Dedicated resident education
• Strong research environment
• Nationally recognized trauma leadership
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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