Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Gut Failure Program, Surgery

Emory University

. Provide advanced operative care in the Emory Healthcare network, primarily at Emory University Hospital, for patients with intestinal failure, complex abdominal hernias, fistulas, and other complex intra-abdominal pathologies .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced operative care in complex abdominal surgeries, including intestinal failure management and reconstruction. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and develop clinical protocols.

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Board Certified In General SurgeryClinical Experience In General SurgeryManagement Of Intestinal FailureComplex Abdominal Wall ReconstructionNutritional Support Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Preoperative Abdominal SurgeryFistula RepairRestoration Of Intestinal ContinuityBasic Endoscopic SkillsOutcomes Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Nutrition SupportInterventional Radiology

Certifications & Qualifications

DEA Controlled Substance Registration CertificateBoard Certification In Surgical Critical CareMembership In ASPEN

Industry Keywords

Intestinal FailureComplex Abdominal HerniasFistulasMultidisciplinary CareQuality Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced operative care in the Emory Healthcare network, primarily at Emory University Hospital, for patients with intestinal failure, complex abdominal hernias, fistulas, and other complex intra-abdominal pathologies
Perform preoperative abdominal surgery, fistula repair, restoration of intestinal continuity, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction
Partner with hospital medicine, gastroenterology, nutrition support, pharmacy, wound and ostomy nursing, social services, interventional radiology, and other teams to deliver coordinated multidisciplinary care
Guide nutritional optimization and preoperative prehabilitation with the nutrition support team
Develop clinical protocols, care pathways, and outcomes tracking for the Gut Failure program
Teach and provide leadership for Emory students and trainees, including PA and NP preceptorships and surgical residents
Develop an academic portfolio involving research and investigation into intestinal failure, complex gastrointestinal surgery, and therapeutic options
Participate in hospital and health system quality initiatives and serve on relevant committees
Lead the surgical components of the multidisciplinary Intestinal Failure program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated clinical experience in general, emergency, and critical care surgery
Board certified in General Surgery
Successful completion of a two-year fellowship at a nationally recognized program
Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia
Current DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
Experience managing intestinal failure, enterocutaneous fistulas, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction (preferred)
Working knowledge of parenteral and enteral nutrition support (preferred)
Board certification in Surgical Critical Care (preferred)
Basic endoscopic skills (preferred)
Membership in ASPEN or related professional societies (preferred)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Participation in university programs and use of facilities without discrimination