Associate Professor of Clinical - Surgery, Cardiac/Robotic

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking an accomplished cardiac surgeon for the position of Associate Professor and Director of Robotic Cardiac Surgery.

The successful candidate will lead the development and growth of a comprehensive robotic cardiac surgery program at UHealth Tower in a premier academic medical center.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency and Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship or integrated CT Surgery residency.
• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Eligible for appointment at Associate Professor; eligible for Florida medical license; DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead program development and growth of a comprehensive robotic cardiac surgery program.
• Provide comprehensive adult cardiac surgical care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize robotic surgical infrastructure and outcomes.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and junior faculty in robotic techniques.
• Engage in clinical research, scholarly activities, and academic leadership.

Skills

Robotic cardiac surgery

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Research & education

Education

MD/DO

CT Surgery residency or fellowship

Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery

Florida Medical License (unrestricted)

Tools

Robotic surgical platforms

Job description

Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery (Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery) General Description (Purpose and Function)

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The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is seeking an accomplished cardiac surgeon for the position of Associate Professor and Director of Robotic Cardiac Surgery. The successful candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery and will play a pivotal role in advancing the Division’s strategic growth initiatives focused on innovative surgical therapies and clinical excellence. In addition to joining a growing academic cardiac surgery program, the selected candidate will be charged with establishing and leading a comprehensive robotic cardiac surgery program at UHealth Tower, one of South Florida’s premier academic medical centers. As Director of Robotic Cardiac Surgery, the candidate will provide leadership in program development, physician engagement, multidisciplinary collaboration, strategic planning, quality improvement, and regional referral network expansion, helping position UHealth as a destination center for robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The Division is committed to delivering state-of-the-art cardiovascular care through a culture of collaboration, innovation, education, and research. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth of advanced cardiac surgical services while providing comprehensive care for patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, structural heart disease, and other complex cardiovascular conditions. This faculty member will work closely with cardiac surgeons, interventional and non-invasive cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals to advance minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery across the health system while supporting the academic missions of patient care, education, research, and innovation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include participation in clinical, educational, scholarly, and administrative activities as they relate to the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Department of Surgery. Serve as Director of Robotic Cardiac Surgery and provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and growth of a comprehensive robotic cardiac surgery program at UHealth Tower. Lead programmatic initiatives related to clinical operations, quality outcomes, physician engagement, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient access, and regional referral network development to establish UHealth as a destination center for robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Develop and implement clinical protocols, patient selection criteria, quality metrics, and standardized care pathways to support a high-performing robotic cardiac surgery program. Collaborate with hospital leadership, perioperative services, cardiology, anesthesia, nursing, and operational teams to optimize robotic surgical infrastructure, resource utilization, and program growth. Provide comprehensive adult cardiac surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Perform advanced cardiac surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive coronary revascularization, mitral and tricuspid valve repair or replacement, surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, and other complex cardiac procedures consistent with the surgeon’s expertise. Participate in outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary valve conferences, structural heart meetings, cardiovascular case review conferences, and other collaborative patient care forums. Conduct daily inpatient rounds and provide perioperative management of assigned patients throughout their hospitalization. Collaborate with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and ancillary personnel to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care. Participate in the cardiac surgery call schedule and provide emergency and urgent cardiac surgical coverage as assigned. Serve as a clinical leader in the adoption and advancement of innovative surgical technologies, minimally invasive treatment strategies, and robotic cardiac surgical techniques. Support and lead quality improvement initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, patient safety, operational efficiency, patient experience, and value-based care. Participate in morbidity and mortality conferences, root cause analyses, peer review activities, and other performance improvement initiatives across all sites of service. Represent the robotic cardiac surgery program through physician outreach, community engagement, marketing initiatives, and regional, national, and international academic collaborations. Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, operating room personnel, and junior faculty members in clinical practice and robotic cardiac surgical techniques. Participate in clinical research, outcomes research, investigator-initiated studies, scholarly publications, presentations, and national professional society activities. Contribute to departmental strategic planning, faculty development, academic program growth, and the achievement of institutional goals. Assist in obtaining and maintaining national quality recognitions, accreditations, and programmatic distinctions. Provide professional medical services twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, three hundred sixty-five (365) days per year in collaboration with other faculty members within the Division.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated expertise in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery with a record of successful clinical outcomes. Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced cardiac surgical principles, technologies, and operative techniques. Strong commitment to innovation, quality improvement, and clinical program development. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academic healthcare environment. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor trainees and junior faculty. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Commitment to academic scholarship, research, and medical education. Ability to effectively engage with patients, families, referring physicians, faculty, and staff in a professional and compassionate manner. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable given the demographics of South Florida and the institution’s regional referral base.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements)

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution. Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency and Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship or integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery residency program. Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor within the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Eligible to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Florida Medical License. Eligible to obtain and maintain DEA registration and hospital privileges. Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, innovation, and academic scholarship.

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements)

Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience following completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship or integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery residency program. Demonstrated experience independently performing complex adult cardiac surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Formal robotic cardiac surgery training or significant post-fellowship robotic cardiac surgery experience. Evidence of progressive clinical, academic, and leadership contributions consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.