Faculty Instructor - Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School is seeking a faculty instructor for pediatric cardiac surgery aimed at providing high-quality care for children with complex heart conditions. This position entails not only patient management but also opportunities for innovation and research collaborations, within a vibrant academic environment in Austin.

Qualifications

• Must meet applicable credentialing and privileging standards.
• Unrestricted medical license in Texas or eligible for USMLE.
• Eligible for faculty appointment in Surgery and Perioperative Care.

Responsibilities

• Provision of direct care to pediatric patients before, during, and after surgery.
• Advance knowledge in Congenital Heart Surgery and patient care management.
• Collaborate on program development and clinical research initiatives.

Skills

Commitment to excellence

Innovative self-starter

Education

Medical degree from an accredited medical school

Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic residency program

Job description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-acuity surgical care while advancing innovation in clinical practice, education, and research. Our team provides the full continuum of care for patients with complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions, in close collaboration with partners across critical care, cardiology, and anesthesiology.

We have particular expertise in:

• Complex aortic surgery, including open and hybrid approaches to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.
• Cardiogenic shock, with robust integration of temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support including extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
• Heart transplantation and advanced heart failure therapies.

Our department is committed to:

• Delivering high-value, multidisciplinary care centered on patient outcomes.
• Training the next generation of cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons and intensivists.
• Advancing research in surgical innovation, critical care, and systems-based performance improvement.

About the Faculty Instructor - Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Position

The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin and Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas (DCMCCT) seeks qualified candidates for a one or two year faculty instructor position in pediatric cardiac surgery. Dell Children’s Medical Center and Dell Medical School have launched the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. This instructor position offers the opportunity to work with internationally-recognized physician leaders.

Candidates will possess experience in caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease. Primary responsibilities will include provision of direct care to patients prior to, during, and after cardiac surgery. The candidate will be looking to advance his/her knowledge in Congenital Heart Surgery and patient care management. Opportunities for collaboration with medical and adjunct specialties will be encouraged to allow for the pursuit of innovative program development and clinical research initiatives.

About Austin

Austin is a vibrant university city, known for its excellent public K-12 schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country’s bestplaces to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply here.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic residency program or international equivalent.
• Meets applicable credentialing and privileging standards for his/her specialty.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain one prior to appointment), or completion of all steps of the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE) prior to starting the position.
• Eligible for faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care.
• Must be an innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence.