Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Assistant Professor (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center)

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

Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Assistant Professor (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center)

Job Description Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Assistant Professor (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center) Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Schedule:

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Baylor ( www.bcm.edu ) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center ( Texas Medical Center ),Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and research affiliates ( Baylor Affiliates ).

Ideally located in the heart of the world's largest medical center, our 250-faculty member department works at iconic institutions, including the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, the Texas Heart Institute, the Texas Children's Hospital, Ben Taub General Hospital, and the MEDVAMC. We are ranked 13th in the nation by USNWR for departments of surgery. The program continues to be an international leader within the VA system for heart transplant and cardiothoracic surgery.

Summary

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is seeking a cardiothoracic surgeon at the rank of Assistant Professor to join the cardiothoracic surgery program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, a major BCM hospital affiliate. Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center has a long-standing cardiothoracic surgery program with an emphasis of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. This program is one of the largest volume cardiac programs in the VA system and one of a very few to include a ventricular assist device and on-site heart transplant program. The MEDVAMC program is also supported by an on-site surgical health services research group.

Description

Ideal candidates will have a record of clinical excellence in cardiothoracic surgery to perform the full spectrum of operations including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, aortic surgery, transcatheter procedures, and general thoracic surgery. Candidates with a focus in thoracic oncology will be highly considered. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching medical students, surgery residents, and cardiothoric surgery fellows. The ideal candidate will also develop innovative research in basic/translational or data sciences.

Minimum Qualifications

ABTS board certification or board eligibility is required, and the candidate must qualify for a full and unrestricted Texas medical license. Enthusiastic applicants seeking a perfect balance of excellence in patient care and a wide range of opportunities for scholarly activities should forward the following for consideration: curriculum vitae, narrative description of clinical, research and academics, as well as resident teaching experience and a list of references.

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

Requisition ID: 24286

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.