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Posted 12 August, 2026

Burn Surgery, Burn Center Director in West Texas, Level 1 Trauma Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX, US Full Time

Job Description

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Burn Center Medical Director, Department of Surgery @ TTUHSC

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Apply Here: 37210BR

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Major/Essential Functions:

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  • Direct reporting line from the burn center director to institutional leaders.
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  • Work closely with the burn center nurse manager for all staff related issues, all bylaws and operating procedures/policies.
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  • Oversee all therapy disciplines (PT/OT/Speech) with input in training, scheduling and patient care.
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  • Responsible for scheduling and oversite of all providers for inpatient and outpatient including trainees.
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  • Collaborate with other divisions including trauma and plastic surgery.
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  • Foster interest in burn surgery in addition to teaching and mentoring, the burn center supports 2 one-year fellow positions.
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  • Complete autonomy to determine wound closure options of all types (CEA, BTM, Integra, recell).
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  • Complete oversite of a healthy burn foundation developed via philanthropy that produces equipment and research funding annually.
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Required Qualifications:

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  • 3 years of experience at a verified ABA burn center.
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  • Burn Fellowship or 10 years of experience in burn.
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  • Board Certified in General or Plastic Surgery.
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  • Ability to obtain a TX Medical License.
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  • MD/DO/MBBS
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Discover Housing in Lubbock, TX:

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$875K - 4bed/4bath, 1/2 acre & Pool

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