Medical Director of Pulmonary Hypertension at HUP (Cardiologist) - Junior rank

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Medical Director of Pulmonary Hypertension to join their Cardiovascular Medicine Division. This role involves teaching, clinical care, and leading research initiatives. Candidates should possess expertise in pulmonary vascular medicine and a strong background in cardiology. The position emphasizes mentoring future medical professionals and contributing to groundbreaking research. This is a unique opportunity to impact patient care and medical education while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in pulmonary vascular medicine required.
• Board certification in Cardiovascular Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring fellows, medical students, and residents in pulmonary hypertension.
• Providing care for patients with pulmonary vascular disease and heart failure.
• Leading NIH-sponsored clinical research.

Skills

Pulmonary vascular medicine

Cardiology

Clinical research

Teaching and mentoring

Education

M.D.

M.D./Ph.D.

Tools

Right heart catheterization

Cardiac imaging

Job description

Medical Director of Pulmonary Hypertension at HUP (Cardiologist) - Junior rank

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Position Overview

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise in pulmonary vascular medicine is required. Candidates should have experience and/or advanced training in cardiology and pulmonary vascular disease, and hold an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree. Board certification in Cardiovascular Medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Teaching: Serving as Pulmonary Hypertension Fellowship Director, mentoring cardiology and pulmonary fellows, medical students, and residents.
2. Clinical: Providing inpatient and outpatient care for patients with pulmonary vascular disease and associated heart failure, performing right heart catheterizations, and conducting cardiac imaging.
3. Research: Leading or collaborating on NIH-sponsored and industry-sponsored clinical research. Scholarship is a requirement in the clinician educator track.

Additional Information

We value diversity and encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering candidates without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.