Open Rank Thoracic Surgeon

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a Thoracic Surgeon with lung transplantation experience to lead education and scholarship within the General Thoracic Surgery division. The role emphasizes teaching residents and students, advancing scholarly work, and active involvement in departmental service.

The ideal candidate will have an MD, board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery, and a demonstrated commitment to education and leadership in a major academic

Qualifications

• MD and board-certified or eligible in Thoracic Surgery.
• Lung transplantation experience is required.
• Clear academic plan with scholarship focus and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach residents and medical students; lead weekly teaching conferences and ward rounds.
• Engage in thoracic surgery research, present at conferences, and pursue grants.
• Participate in departmental and hospital committees, teach, recruit and interview, and contribute to education of residents.

Skills

Thoracic surgery

Lung transplantation

Educational leadership

Education

MD degree (Board-certified or eligible in Thoracic Surgery)

Job description

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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