Associate Professor or Professor, David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baylor College of Medicine seeks an exceptional candidate at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor to join the David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, TX.

The successful candidate will lead clinical care, research, and education within a high-volume thoracic surgery program. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of clinical practice experience, board certification in Thoracic Surgery, and a Texas medical license.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Thoracic Surgery.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Five+ years of clinical practice in thoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Participate in department and division clinical, research, and educational programs.
• Support implementation of evidence-based, state-of-the-art protocols and quality metrics for the service.
• Provide professional care and services to patients in accordance with accepted standards.
• Collaborate with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and affiliated institutions.
• Grow the thoracic surgery division through research and education efforts.

Skills

Clinical Thoracic Surgery

Teaching

Research

Interpersonal skills

Education

Board certification in Thoracic Surgery

Texas Medical License

Job description

Associate Professor or Professor, David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery

Job Title: Associate Professor or Professor, David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery (department) at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) seeks exceptional candidates at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (tenure) to serve in the David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery (division) at the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC), the cornerstone adult hospital affiliate of Baylor College of Medicine within the Texas Medical Center.

The successful candidate will join a high-volume team of thoracic surgeons and demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, research, innovation, teaching, and collaborative practices. The Division has a robust clinical program working across the Texas Medical Center and at Baylor-affiliated institutions including Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Texas Heart Institute, the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital, and Texas Children's Hospital.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years of clinical practice experience. The candidate should possess exceptional clinical skills and expertise in thoracic surgery, strong interpersonal skills, and have a keen interest in contributing to our innovative research and educational program with a track record of research scholarship. The Division oversees a traditional thoracic surgery fellowship, an integrated thoracic surgery residency and specialty fellowships. The Division includes leading NIH-funded laboratories and robust clinical research programs.

Job Duties

• Actively participate in department and division clinical, research, and educational programs.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based, state-of-the-art protocols and quality metrics for the service at BCM.
• Render professional care and services to patients in accordance with accepted standards of care for the thoracic surgery profession.
• Conduct clinical activities at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC) and McNair campus.
• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
• Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients.
• Communicate with other physicians, patients, and their family members of matters concerning patient care.
• Collaborate with other providers and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
• Provide call coverage as assigned for Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC), Texas Children's Hospital (TCH), and other affiliated hospitals, as needed.
• Grow the thoracic surgery division through participation in clinical, research, and education efforts.
• Maintain an interest and course of professional growth through completion of continuing medical education requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and qualify for full and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Texas. Rank and tenure status are commensurate upon qualifications.

Requisition ID: 25214

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.