Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Assistant Professor (Clinical & Research)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the rank of Assistant Professor in Houston, TX.

The program emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching, and research within a large VA system with on-site heart transplantation capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a track record in CABG, valve and aortic surgery, plus a strong commitment to education and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in cardiothoracic surgery (ABTS).
• Strong commitment to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Active involvement in research or scholarly activity is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full spectrum of cardiothoracic procedures (CABG, valve, aortic, transcatheter, thoracic surgery).
• Teach medical students, residents, and cardiothoracic fellows.
• Engage in innovative basic/translational or data science research.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Teaching

Clinical excellence

Research

Education

ABTS board certification

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine's Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the rank of Assistant Professor in Houston, TX.

The program emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching, and research within a large VA system with on-site heart transplantation capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a track record in CABG, valve and aortic surgery, plus a strong commitment to education and scholarly activity.