Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Section Chief — Heart Team Leader

Veterans in Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Terrific benefits

Incentives

Job summary

VA Tennessee Valley Health Care System, Nashville Campus, seeks a full-time Section Chief for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Department. You will supervise the Cardiac Surgery Department, lead performance evaluations, and drive a cardiac performance improvement program while mentoring residents and students.

The role requires Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery, 8+ years of teaching experience, and a proven record in complex cardiac procedures and program development.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited school recognized by VA
• Board certification in Thoracic Surgery or equivalent
• Full/unrestricted licensure/certification in the US
• Experience supervising residents and students in a teaching environment
• Experience in establishing new cardiac programs
• Experience in advanced cardiac procedures and cardiac program leadership
• At least 8 years as a cardiac surgeon in teaching settings

Responsibilities

• Supervise organization and day-to-day activities of the Cardiac Surgery Department.
• Participate in performance evaluations of cardiac staff and residents.
• Lead development of a cardiac performance improvement program.
• Involved in establishing and maintaining a ventricular assist device program.
• Contribute to resident and medical student education and research initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in teaching

Resident/medical student supervision

Minimally invasive cardiac valve

Heart transplantation

Ventricular assist devices

Program development

Education

MD/DO in medicine or osteopathic medicine

Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery

Job description

VA Tennessee Valley Health Care System, Nashville Campus, seeks a full-time Section Chief for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Department. You will supervise the Cardiac Surgery Department, lead performance evaluations, and drive a cardiac performance improvement program while mentoring residents and students.

The role requires Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery, 8+ years of teaching experience, and a proven record in complex cardiac procedures and program development.