Located in the heart of a diverse urban area, Temple Health is acutely aware of the impact of the national systemic problems related to the lack of health equity and access to affordable, culturally responsive healthcare. In response, Temple Health works to address issues that promote health equity through education, care delivery, workforce development, and research. We recognize that an environment enriched with persons from varied backgrounds working to address health disparity enhances scholarly work and the development of a culturally aware and responsive healthcare workforce.

The Opportunity

The Department of Surgery, at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) is seeking a fellowship trained Critical Care (CC) and Burn Surgeon to join its team. The successful applicant will provide state-of-the-art care for the critically injured throughout all phases of recovery at Temple University Hospital (TUH), a 746-bed tertiary facility with an ABA verified burn center and a level I accredited trauma center. The selected candidate will diagnose and treat patients with burns ranging from critically ill acute burns of any etiology including SJS to outpatient minor burns and reconstruction and laser therapy. The new faculty member will also perform emergency general surgery and share equitable burn call with the group. The hospital is fully committed to providing the highest level of care for its trauma, burn and surgical critical care patients. The Department of Surgery offers potential candidates a uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality patient care, research, teaching, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members.

Temple University Hospital has a specialized and highly sophisticated burn care facility—the Temple Burn Center. The burn center features a 10-bed, burn dedicated ICU. It's the region's only ABA verified burn center and is located at a Level 1 accredited trauma center. We have a burn dedicated team including burn specialized nursing, advanced practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionist and psychologist.

Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess an MD or MD/PhD with active board certification in General Surgery, BE/BC and in critical care. In possession of or eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and credentials that will quality for a faculty appointment at the minimum level of Assistant Professor. In addition, it is strongly preferred that qualified applicants have fellowship training in burn and a strong familiarization with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the burn field.

Faculty Appointment, Benefits/Compensation

Annual compensation shall be determined based on the selected individual's experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, there is a comprehensive suite of benefits—including a generous 403b retirement match, 457b, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, and CME, among others.

Procedure for Candidacy:

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information.

Application materials should include: a curriculum vita, a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals and research/teaching interests, three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged. 

Please address your application to: Lisa Rae, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, Medical Director, Temple Burn Center , C/O Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu.

The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.