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Burn Surgery Physician

Nashville, TN · On-site

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How much do professional burn surgeon jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional burn surgeon in the United States is $368,879.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $350,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professional burn surgeon?

Professional burn surgeons are specialized medical doctors who diagnose, treat, and manage patients with burn injuries. They perform surgical procedures to repair damaged skin and tissue, prevent infection, and improve both function and appearance. Burn surgeons often work in hospitals with dedicated burn centers and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. Their expertise is crucial in both emergency burn management and long-term rehabilitation for burn survivors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional burn surgeon?

To thrive as a Professional Burn Surgeon, you need advanced surgical expertise, deep knowledge of burn pathophysiology, and completion of a general surgery residency with fellowship training in burn or plastic surgery. Mastery of surgical instruments, wound management systems, and electronic medical records is essential, along with board certification. Exceptional decision-making, leadership, and communication skills set top burn surgeons apart, enabling effective teamwork and compassionate patient care. These competencies are vital to ensure optimal recovery, minimize complications, and provide holistic support for burn patients and their families.

What are some common challenges faced by professional burn surgeons, and how can they prepare for them?

Professional burn surgeons often encounter complex and urgent cases that require rapid decision-making and multidisciplinary collaboration. One challenge is managing patients with extensive burns who may have other life-threatening injuries or complications. Surgeons also need to address both the immediate surgical intervention and the long-term rehabilitation of patients, which can be emotionally demanding. To prepare, burn surgeons benefit from specialized training in burn care, ongoing education, and working closely with a dedicated team that includes nurses, therapists, and psychologists.

What is the difference between Professional Burn Surgeon vs Plastic Surgeon?

AspectProfessional Burn SurgeonPlastic Surgeon
CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residency, specialized burn surgery trainingMedical degree, surgical residency, plastic surgery fellowship
Work EnvironmentBurn centers, hospitals, trauma unitsCosmetic clinics, hospitals, reconstructive surgery centers
Industry UsagePrimarily in burn treatment and trauma careCosmetic and reconstructive procedures

While both professionals are trained surgeons, a Professional Burn Surgeon specializes in treating severe burns and trauma, often working in burn centers and trauma units. In contrast, a Plastic Surgeon focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including aesthetic enhancements and reconstructive surgeries after injuries. Their training overlaps in surgical skills, but their work environments and primary focus areas differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Professional Burn Surgeon job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $368,879 per year, or $177.3 per hour.

Burn Surgeon

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Cent (The

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

107th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The UT Southwestern Department of Surgery, division of Burn, Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery is seeking a Burn Surgeon to join a vibrant group of over 20 fellow surgeons and one of the largest and most prestigious fellowships in the country. Applicants for the rank of assistant, associate, and full professorwill be considered. The successful applicant will join a team in the Burn Section practicing the full range of acute and reconstructive surgery. Applicants should enjoy educating trainees of various levels and will be an integral part of training 2 burn fellows annually. The division offers formal Positive Intelligence/Mental Fitness education and coaching for faculty, a focus on wellness, diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and a collegial environment. Applicants should be Board Certified in General Surgery or Plastic Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and be eligible for a Texas Medical License. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

The Division of Burn, Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery performs more than 4500 operations per year while evaluating roughly 3500 trauma patients annually. The Burn Section provides care at Dallas County's Parkland Hospital which has more than 30 inpatient beds and admits over 800 adult and pediatric burn patients annually. Additionally, the burn section provides reconstructive, and laser burn treatment at William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital (US News & World Report's #1 hospital in DFW for the past 5 years) and outpatient surgery center and Children's Health Dallas. UTSW is in the heart of the Dallas medical district and ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Nearly 4200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained at UTSW each year.


The institution is the home of a NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program and the Department of Surgery also has a robust research infrastructure with 24/7 clinical enrollment, regulatory, statistical, and grant support. The division itself has nearly $10 million dollars in extramural funding from the NIH and DOD.
The Dallas area boasts a fantastic quality of life while maintaining a low cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, safety, and great schools. The DFW metroplex offers the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, phenomenal restaurants, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses, and seven professional sport franchises. DFW is third in the U.S for highest salaries and as a state institution, we are proud to match this standard with a generous benefits package that reflects our commitment to you.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visithttps://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits
    UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
    • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
    • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
    • Paid Time Off, available day one
    • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
    • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
    • Wellness programs
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
    • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

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