Academic Cardiac Surgeon — Transplant & Complex Valve

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Competitive retirement contributions

Malpractice coverage

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is recruiting a cardiovascular surgeon to join a high-volume, collaborative team. This academic position emphasizes patient care, education, and research within a leading center for heart transplantation and ECMO.

Join five adult cardiac surgeons, with strong mentorship, a 1:6 call schedule, and a growing program in transplantation, structural heart, and minimally invasive valve surgery.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree in cardiovascular surgery and board certification.
• Willingness to perform a wide range of complex heart surgeries.
• Strong commitment to education and collaboration in an academic setting.
• Experience in heart transplantation and ECMO is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Perform CABG, valve, multi-valve and aortic surgeries.
• Mentor residents and participate in surgical education.
• Engage in heart transplantation and ECMO programs.
• Contribute to research and translational studies.

Skills

Cardiovascular surgery

Heart valve disease expertise

Transplant experience

Academic medicine exposure

Education

MD/DO in cardiovascular surgery

Board certification in cardiovascular surgery

Job description

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is recruiting a cardiovascular surgeon to join a high-volume, collaborative team. This academic position emphasizes patient care, education, and research within a leading center for heart transplantation and ECMO.

Join five adult cardiac surgeons, with strong mentorship, a 1:6 call schedule, and a growing program in transplantation, structural heart, and minimally invasive valve surgery.