Lung Transplant/General Thoracic Surgeon

Partners in Digital Health; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 350 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UT Health San Antonio’s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery seeks a full-time Lung Transplant and General Thoracic Surgeon. The position offers a balanced 50/50 split between lung transplantation and general thoracic surgery, with a 1:3 call schedule and strong support from staff and advanced practitioners.

A track record in education and research is encouraged. The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and eligible for a Texas Medical

Qualifications

• Training and experience in lung transplantation are required.
• Interest in graduate medical education is expected.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery is preferred.
• Eligible for Texas Medical License is required or anticipated.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate lung transplant candidates and perform implantation and perioperative care.
• Practice all facets of general thoracic surgery or specialize per the candidate’s interest, with focus on minimally invasive techniques and robotic approaches.
• Contribute to education through the department’s residency program and engage in scholarly activities.

Connaissances

Lung transplantation

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic thoracic surgery

Graduate medical education

Formation

Board certification/eligibility: American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Texas Medical License eligibility

Description du poste

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, seeks a full-time Lung Transplant and General Thoracic Surgeon with an outstanding record of clinical excellence and interest in graduate medical education.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the candidate must have training and experience in lung transplantation; postgraduate experience is preferred. Lung transplantation responsibilities will include patient evaluation, implantation and perioperative care. The practice’s thoracic surgery volume is growing quickly, and there is opportunity to practice all facets of general thoracic surgery, or to specialize per the candidate’s interest. Expertise in performing minimally invasive procedures is required and with a preference in robotic surgery. The candidate’s full-time effort will be 50/50 between Lung transplantation and General Thoracic surgery and a 1:3 call schedule. The department has an integrated thoracic surgery residency program (I-6), and interest in graduate medical education is a must. This position is well supported by nurse coordinators and advanced practice providers. There is great potential to develop a research program within the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery or focus on healthcare leadership, if desired.

The ideal candidate must be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and be eligible for a Texas Medical License. The ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient care across the Health Science Center is important. UT Health San Antonio is located in the Northwest region of San Antonio and sits as a gateway to the picturesque Texas Hill Country. San Antonio is a vibrant, dynamic, and multicultural city with much to oer, including an attractive cost-of-living.