Position: Burn Center – Director
About: Loyola University Health System and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is seeking a Burn Center Director. The Raymond Springer Endowed Director of Burn is a unique opportunity for an exceptional, ambitious, energetic, and innovative leader to direct and expand the clinical, educational, and research programs nationally, within Loyola, and within the larger Loyola/Trinity Health System network. The Burn Center Director works closely with the Department of Surgery leadership and hospital administration to develop and implement strategic plans to create well-rounded and efficient clinical services. This individual is also responsible for recruitment and retention of high-quality faculty and is a visible and accessible mentor and role model to all division faculty, as well as planning and leading initiatives to facilitate clinical quality, academic and clinical productivity, and enhancement of patient satisfaction. The Loyola Burn Center is located in Maywood, Illinois on the western edge of Chicago and is verified by both the ABA and ACS. The clinical and educational programs are closely aligned with the Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTI) which includes ongoing basic, translational, and clinical trial activities in wound healing, sepsis, acute kidney injury, and alcohol-associated injuries. Loyola University Health System offers an excellent compensation and benefits package for the right candidate.
Requirements: Medical degree and board certification by the American Board of Surgery with added qualifications in surgical critical care; Completion of a one-year fellowship in burn treatment are required. In lieu of fellowship, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience working in a multidisciplinary burn program; Strong track record of research accomplishment with extramural funding is preferred; Full-time faculty position and salary will be commensurate with experience; Interested candidates should also have a strong interest in teaching residents and medical students and the successful candidate will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
Benefits: Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945, Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience, Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary, Paid Time Off Days, Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage, Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines), CME Days and Allowance, Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)
