Neurosurgeon - VA - Spine

VA – Spine Neurosurgeon

The Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is currently recruiting a neurosurgeon specializing in adult spine care but who is also interested in providing general neurosurgical care, with a primary site of service at the Dallas VA Medical Center. Additional opportunities outside of the VA may be or may become available with further practice development. Individuals with an interest in developing an academic practice and who seek to establish or who have already established a federally funded research program will be given preference. It is strongly preferred that the candidate will have a spine fellowship. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Neurosurgery and eligible for a Texas Medical License. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

Successful candidates will be committed to patient care, resident, fellow, and medical student education and federally funded scholarly activities that advance clinical medicine. Our program is national recognized and rapidly expanding.

Interested and qualified surgeons should apply online and upload or send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:

Nader Pouratian, MD, PhD

Professor and Chair

Department of Neurosurgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Boulevard

MC8855

Dallas, TX 75390-8883

Attn: Nicolas Carmona nicolas.carmona@utsouthwestern.edu

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2021-2022 Benefits Summary

• PPO and ACO Options
• 100% Coverage for Preventative Health No Co-Pay
• Tobacco-Free Incentives
• Generous Prescription Drug Plan
• 3 Options for Dental Coverage
• 2 Options for Vision Coverage
• Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

(Eligibility varies by employment status)

• The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
• Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary
• Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary
• Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting
• Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary
• Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary
• Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

• 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
• 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
• 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave

• On-Site Day Care
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Group Life Coverage
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

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It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.

Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.