Lung Transplant Surgical Director, Department of Surgery (M89608)

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond is seeking a Surgical Director for Lung Transplant Surgery. This leadership role requires a master surgeon with a national reputation, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster a professional environment. Responsibilities include teaching, clinical research, and managing the lung transplant program. Candidates must be Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery and possess a Virginia state license. The position offers a chance to significantly contribute to an esteemed medical center ranked #1 in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery is required.
• Virginia state licensure is mandatory.
• Strong skills in managing conflict and interpersonal interactions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Cardiothoracic Surgery to residents and students.
• Participate in clinical research and seek funding.
• Serve on departmental and university committees.
• Manage administrative aspects of the lung transplant program.

Skills

Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to function in a complex matrixed environment

Effective skills in managing conflict

Commitment to clinical excellence

Job description

Advertising Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit

School Of Medicine MBU

Department

Surgery

Mission or goal of unit

The mission of the VCU Division of Cardiothoracic surgery is to both provide the Mid-Atlantic’s most advanced, patient-oriented, cost-effective and safe cardiothoracic services, as well as to create the finest training environment for the region’s future cardiothoracic specialists. The current environment increasingly mandates leading both regional and national quality initiatives in cardiothoracic surgery.

Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal

This position will serve as the Surgical Director for Lung Transplant Surgery. The ideal candidate would have a national reputation and a proven track record of leading key programs. They should be a master surgeon with unique skills in lung transplantation. This is a key leadership role within the department of surgery and with the VCU Pauley Heart Center (ranked #1 in Virginia) and VCU Hume-Lee Transplant Center (performing over 500 solid organ transplants per year).

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in Cardiothoracic Surgery, CT surgery residents, general surgery residents as well as medical and undergraduate students. Must be able to mentor cardiothoracic fellows with graded surgery responsibilities.
• Research: Clinical research and trial participation is required. Opportunities for intramural and extramural funding will be explored with a goal towards extramural funding in collaboration with basic science faculty in Surgery, Pauley Heart Center, Massey Cancer Center and School of Medicine.
• Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc. Clinical responsibilities may be extended to a shared time between VCU and VA Medical Centers.
• Other: This role has dedicated time for administrative aspects of leading the lung transplant program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
• Virginia state licensure
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
• Ability to function in a complex matrixed environment
• Effective skills in managing conflict
• Commitment to clinical excellence, education and clinical research
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Unique area of expertise that will enhance divisional and institutional reputation.

Salary Range

Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

ORP Eligible

No

Rank

Open

Tenure

Ineligible

Months

12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: Mary Waite
Contact Email: [e-mail]