*General Orthopedic Surgeon Community Faculty Opportunity**University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)**South of Houston, Texas**UTMB Health - Innovative and Compassionate Patient Care – State-of-the-art Facilities:*UTMB Health is a billion-dollar health science center comprised of four schools (the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Health Professions, and the School of Nursing), three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers. UTMB was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. For 125 years, the university has maintained a forward-thinking spirit that has enabled it to serve its students, its patients, and the people in Texas and beyond*. *UTMB currently owns four hospital facilities, one facility (the Jennie Sealy Hospital) is on Galveston Island at the main UTMB campus, while three facilities (the League City Center Hospital, the Clear Lake Center Hospital, and the Angleton-Danbury Hospital) are on the mainland South of Houston. *The Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (DOSR)* - has a long-standing tradition of excellence in comprehensive clinical care, education, and research in its region which involves the Gulf coast extending from Corpus Christi into Louisiana. The DOSR operates out of all the UTMB hospital campus locations in the region. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation is seeking a highly motivated, General Orthopedic Surgeon to help meet the demands for Orthopedic care at our mainland facilities. This position will join our group of established Orthopedic providers as we expand our mainland coverage in the clinic and emergency room settings. All faculty physicians will have an opportunity to participate in the resident and fellowship educational training programs depending upon their practice and personal interests. Leadership opportunities are available within the Department and the Institution.*Position Requirements:** M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school.* Residency training in Orthopedic Surgery.* Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.* Ability to obtain a valid unrestricted Texas state medical license.* General Orthopedics Surgery capability (Orthopedic subspecialty interests and/or additional training welcomed).*Income Package: * Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications. Furthermore, the salary will reflect the efforts of faculty principally focused upon developing community practices as opposed to the institution’s education and/or research missions. 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: *Galveston Island is home to approximately 50,000 residents and is known for its 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches, temperate climate, wide array of leisure and cultural activities, and affordable cost of living. Houston is the 4th largest city in the US, and the south Houston region is the home of NASA, has highly regarded residential communities and school systems, and is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. More information about UTMB Galveston, and the South Houston region can be found on the UTMB Living Website: [utmb.edu/utmbliving/](utmb.edu/utmbliving/)*Interested candidates are to submit a current and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to,**Skott Harrington at:* [
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