Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Congenital Heart Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, in collaboration with Texas Children's Hospital, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a premier congenital heart program in Houston, Texas.

The role includes leadership in patient care, collaboration with referring physicians, and scholarly activity within Baylor's robust academic environment. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care and mentor trainees.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
• Board certified or board eligible in Thoracic Surgery/Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Texas medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive surgical care for neonates, children, and adults with congenital heart disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in the Division's congenital heart surgery call schedule, including transplant and mechanical circulatory support services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional outcomes across a broad range of congenital heart conditions.
• Contribute to the academic mission through clinical research, quality initiatives, scholarly activity, and publication.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support program growth through engagement with referring physicians, outreach efforts, and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership while fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and excellence.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Board certification in Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Congenital Heart Surgery Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Congenital Heart Surgery Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

The Division of Congenital Heart Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our growing and nationally recognized program in Houston, Texas.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of Texas Children's Heart Center, consistently ranked among the nation's leading pediatric cardiovascular programs and one of the highest-volume congenital heart centers in the world. The successful candidate will join a distinguished multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing excellence in patient care, innovation, education, and research across the full spectrum of congenital heart disease.

Summary

The Division of Congenital Heart Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our growing and nationally recognized program in Houston, Texas.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of Texas Children's Heart Center, consistently ranked among the nation's leading pediatric cardiovascular programs and one of the highest-volume congenital heart centers in the world. The successful candidate will join a distinguished multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing excellence in patient care, innovation, education, and research across the full spectrum of congenital heart disease.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will:

• Provide comprehensive surgical care for neonates, children, and adults with congenital heart disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in the Division's congenital heart surgery call schedule, including transplant and mechanical circulatory support services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional outcomes across a broad range of congenital heart conditions.
• Contribute to the academic mission through clinical research, quality initiatives, scholarly activity, and publication.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support program growth through engagement with referring physicians, outreach efforts, and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership while fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
• Board certified or board eligible in Thoracic Surgery/Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Texas medical license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and academic scholarship.
• Interest in clinical research, outcomes research, surgical innovation, and/or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary congenital heart disease program.

Academic Opportunity

This faculty position offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the most respected congenital heart surgery programs in the country while helping shape the future of pediatric and adult congenital heart care. Academic appointment within the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.Faculty benefit from robust institutional support for clinical research, educational initiatives, outcomes analysis, and program development.

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

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.