Open Rank Thoracic Surgeon

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Virginia seeks an open rank and track Thoracic Surgeon with expertise in general thoracic surgery and lung transplantation. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and department service, and will have opportunities to expand minimally invasive/robotic thoracic procedures.

Candidates must be MD and board-certified or eligible in Thoracic Surgery, with a strong academic plan and interest in

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree and board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery.
• Experience in lung transplantation is desired.
• Interest in medical education of students and residents with potential leadership in General Thoracic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities across student and resident education, including conferences and ward teaching.
• Engage in research activities: scholarly publications, presenting at conferences, and acquiring grants.
• Participate in service duties within departmental, hospital, and School of Medicine committees and thoracic tumor board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lung transplantation experience

Education

MD

Job description

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: School of Medicine: Surgery

Location

Open Date

Description

The Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Virginia seeks candidates for an open rank and track Thoracic Surgeon.Rank and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate should have experience in the surgical management of all aspects of general thoracic surgery including lung transplantation. The successful candidate will have an interest in lung transplantation and minimally-invasive/robotic thoracic surgical procedures with a desire to expand these programs.An esophageal disease interest would be considered a plus.

Job Duties:

• Teaching - Teaching encompasses all activities that directly facilitate student and resident education, including weekly attendance and participation in teaching conferences, periodic lectures and ward teaching for students and residents, completion of evaluations. Resident teaching is of great importance to our program and culture here at UVA.
• Research - The research component includes scholarly publication, presenting at academic conferences and submitting grants.
• Service - University service involves membership and participation in departmental, hospital, and School of Medicine committees, attending departmental meetings, thoracic tumor board, division meetings, resident recruitment and interviews, timely completion of medical records, answering email, taking an equal share of on call time, and clinic visits.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

The University of Virginia Health System is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, which boasts abundant recreational activities and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's capital.

This position will be open to applications until filled.For additional information regarding the position, please contact Linda Martin, MD, MPH, Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Professor of Surgery via e-mail [e-mail] .

Qualifications

Candidates must be an MD and be board-certified or eligible in Thoracic Surgery and have lung transplantation experience. The ideal candidate should have a clear academic plan based on generating new knowledge and scholarship, and a dedicated interest in the education of medical students and residents, have good interpersonal skills, demonstrate emotional intelligence and the potential to be a leader in the field of General Thoracic Surgery.

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