Heersink School of Medicine-Surgery-Gastrointestinal Surgery - Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Only for registered members Birmingham, Alabama, United States

1 day ago

Default job background
Job DescriptionThe Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for an open-rank, non-tenure or tenure track faculty appointment in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery as a Minimally Invasive surgeon . · The s ...
Job description
Job Description

The Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for an open-rank, non-tenure or tenure track faculty appointment in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery as a Minimally Invasive surgeon .

The successful candidate will be a fellowship trained minimally invasive surgeon with an additional clinical interest in bariatric surgery .

The successful candidate will be expected to meet clinical, research, and teaching needs in the Department of Surgery with an anticipated split of 80% clinical practice focused on bariatric/ MIS surgery and the rest on administrative, education, and research roles.

Our faculty members are nationally-recognized experts in the field of gastrointestinal surgery.

We are home to one of the highest-volume academic robotics programs in the country and our bariatric surgery program is one of only 10 programs in Alabama accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

The Division performs high-impact research in both clinical and basic sciences including investigations into the impact of metabolic surgery on anxiety and drug addiction.

Our research is federally-funded including from the NIH with a track-record of active K-awards, R-awards, and U-awards. The Division also houses a highly sought after minimally invasive surgery fellowship .

In addition to our focus on patient care, we provide an environment that supports the education of health professionals and encourages advanced research to further medical science.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of three autonomous institutions within The University of Alabama System, is the only four-year, public university in the state's largest metropolitan area.

The University spans 100 blocks in the city center with over 250 buildings providing over 13 million feet of assignable space.

For fiscal year most recent available), the University's economic impact on the Birmingham area exceeds $12.1 billion to the state. In FY2022, UAB received over $715 million in NIH extramural grants and contracts.

As of the fall of 2022, the University employed 26,000 people, had a faculty of 3,176 (~45% of whom are female), and had a student enrollment of just under 22,000 at the undergraduate through doctoral levels.

The graduate student population is 64% female and 38% are among ethnic minorities. UAB is comprised of 10 academic colleges and schools in the health sciences and academic areas.

The UAB Academic Health Center includes the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry, Public Health, Health Professions; the Graduate School; and the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences.

The University's academic campus consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education, and Engineering; the Graduate School; and the Mervyn Sterne Library.

The university has 136 endowed chairs/professorships. UAB has been ranked among the top quarter of all U.S. colleges and universities by The Princeton Review.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status.

As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at . A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.


To apply online:
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.

D., and will be an outstanding leader and highly skilled, widely recognized in the field with a strong track record.

Candidate should have substantial professional work experience in one or more areas of research, teaching and/or service.


Similar jobs

  • Work in company

    Heersink School of Medicine-Surgery-Gastrointestinal Surgery

    Only for registered members

    The Heersink School of Medicine is recruiting faculty candidates for an open-rank non-tenure or tenure-track faculty appointment in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery as a minimally invasive surgeon with clinical interest in bariatric surgery. · We are home to one of the hi ...

    Birmingham, AL

    4 days ago

  • Work in company

    HSOM - Surgery - Gastrointestinal (PhD)

    Only for registered members

    Job Description · The Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for an open-rank, non-tenure or tenure track faculty appointment in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery . The successful candidate will have a ...

    Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    9 hours ago

  • Work in company

    HSOM - Surgery - Gastrointestinal (PhD)

    Only for registered members

    The Heersink School of Medicine is recruiting faculty candidates for a non-tenure or tenure track faculty appointment in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. · ...

    Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    HSOM-Open Rank-Gastrointestinal Surgery

    Only for registered members

    Job Description · The University of Alabama School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for a tenure track or non-tenure track faculty appointment in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery . The successful candidate will ...

    Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    9 hours ago

  • +Job summary · Heersink School of Medicine is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for an open-rank non tenure or tenure track faculty appointment in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery.+A fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon with an interest in ac ...

    Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery Scheduler

    Only for registered members

    The Surgery Scheduler will schedule all of UCAs surgical procedures with the appropriate hospitals or surgical centers. · ...

    Birmingham

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery Scheduling

    Only for registered members

    The Surgery Scheduler coordinates surgery schedules and patient information to ensure timely payment for services rendered. · Schedules pre-op visits · Gathers insurance authorizations · ...

    Birmingham, AL

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery Scheduler

    Only for registered members

    Description · Welcome to Urology Centers of Alabama, P.C. where our team of skilled urologists is committed to providing you with high-quality, personalized medical care in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our physicians specialize in the comprehensive treatment of urological dis ...

    INDEPENDENCE DRIVE BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, United States $40,000 - $50,000 (USD) per year

    1 day ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery Physician

    Only for registered members

    We are seeking a dedicated Surgery Physician in Birmingham to provide exceptional surgical care to patients. · Performing a wide range of surgical procedures with precision and care. · Assessing patient conditions and developing appropriate treatment plans. · ...

    Birmingham

    6 days ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery Physician

    Only for registered members

    We are seeking a dedicated Surgery Physician in Birmingham, Alabama to provide comprehensive surgical care to patients. · Perform surgical procedures across various specialties as needed. · Assess diagnose and develop treatment plans for surgical patients. · Provide pre-operative ...

    Birmingham

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    School of Medicine-Open Rank-Surgery Cardiothoracic

    Only for registered members

    The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is recruiting faculty candidates to consider for a tenure track or non-tenure track faculty appointment in the Division of Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery. · ...

    Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Director, Surgery

    Only for registered members

    · Position Summary · Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is looking for a Director of Surgery to lead our Main OR.  This director will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of an inpatient 24/7 nursing unit/department. Evaluates the environment and makes recommendat ...

    HOMEWOOD, Alabama, United States $260,000 - $450,000 (USD) per year

    1 day ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

    Community Health Systems

    We are seeking a BE/BC Neurosurgeon to join Alabama Neurological Surgery & Spine in Birmingham. · Shared surgical call coverage will be 1:4 · R robotic experience preferred but not required · ...

    Birmingham $350,000 - $900,000 (USD) per year

    1 day ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

    Community Health Systems

    Join Alabama Neurological Surgery & Spine in Birmingham as a BE/BC neurosurgeon to provide high-quality care and share surgical call coverage. The practice is less than a mile from the hospital campus. · ...

    Birmingham

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Physician - CardioThoracic Surgery

    Only for registered members

    We're seeking a Physician to join our Cardio Thoracic Surgery team at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. You will provide pre and post operative care and collaborate with medical staff and critical care teams. · ...

    Birmingham

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Orthopaedic Surgery

    Only for registered members

    The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position. This open-rank, open-tenure-status appointment seeks a board-certified or board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon (MD or equivalent) with expertise in sp ...

    Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery - Breast Physician

    DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC.

    100% Breast Surgery practice with no General Surgery responsibilities or ER call. Patient population > 15,000. Founded in 1994. · ...

    Birmingham $280,000 - $550,000 (USD) per year

    1 day ago

  • Work in company

    Cardiovascular Surgery Physician

    Only for registered members

    We are seeking a skilled · CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY PHYSICIAN to join our dedicated team.performing complex cardiovascular surgeries,diagnosing cardiac conditions,providing pre- and post-operative care. ...

    Birmingham

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery - General Physician

    DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC.

    Brand New: General Surgery Opportunity in Metro Birmingham, Alabama · Joining 3 physicians and 1 PA in group · Single specialty, existing group · Employment agreement, pathway to partnership · Sign on bonus, moving expenses · Medical, Dental, Vision, plus 401K · Practice opened i ...

    Birmingham $190,000 - $420,000 (USD) per year

    1 day ago

  • Work in company

    Surgery - Breast Physician

    DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC.

    100% Breast Surgery Opportunities (2) in Metro Birmingham, Alabama. 100% breast surgery practice with patient population > 15,000. · ...

    Birmingham

    3 days ago