Description

Oculoplastic Reconstructive Surgeon Faculty Opportunity

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Southern Harris County/Galveston County, Texas

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) – Galveston, Texas
UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers.  UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. UTMB is also home to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research on a university campus at the BSL-4 level in the U.S. Overall research funding has increased 20% over the past five years to $132 million and UTMB ranks 54th nationally in NIH funding among medical schools. UTMB also ranks as a five-star hospital by Vizient, for superior performance in providing high quality care. 

Oculoplastic Reconstructive Surgeon
The Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (OVS) Department at UTMB Health in Galveston is one of the oldest in the Southwest and has a rich tradition of service and education excellence. OVS strives to provide top-rated service at each of its four clinic locations in the Southern Harris County/Galveston County region. We have assembled a group of eye doctors that offer routine eye care and vision support, as well as subspecialists in pediatrics, cornea, glaucoma, retina, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, and oculoplastic conditions. The Department is seeking a highly motivated Oculoplastic surgeon to join the team to help meet the increasing demand in a rapidly growing region in Texas.

Position Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
• Residency training in Ophthalmology Surgery
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology Surgery
• Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship trained
• Ability to obtain a valid unrestricted Texas state medical license

Income Package: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and educational background.  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 the South Houston and Galveston service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website:  http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/

APPLY TODAY!! Send a Cover Letter and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to

 Skott Harrington - saharrin@utmb.edu

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.