Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a faculty member for its Congenital Heart Surgery team. The role involves providing comprehensive clinical care to congenital cardiac patients and engaging in both clinical and translational research.

Candidates must hold an MD and ABTS certifications. Experience in neonatal heart surgery and pediatric solutions is preferred. Join a nationally ranked program with growing initiatives in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical background in congenital cardiac surgery required.
• Interest in research and education is preferred.
• Experience with pediatric cardiac intensive care practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of clinical care for congenital cardiac populations.
• Engage in basic science and translational research.
• Support clinical research interests within the heart program.

Skills

Complex neonatal heart surgery

Pediatric heart transplantation

Pediatric mechanical circulatory support

Education

MD, certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)

Additional ABTS Certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Job description

Description

The University of Virginia (UVA) Children’s Hospital and the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery are seeking applications to join the faculty in the Section of Congenital Heart Surgery. Responsibilities include all aspects of clinical care for the congenital cardiac populations. The individual will join Dr. James Gangemi in a busy, comprehensive congenital heart program and preferably has a strong experience and interest in research and education. Opportunities exist for basic science and translational research as well as support for clinical research interests.

The Congenital Heart Program at UVA has been nationally ranked in USNWR for 10 consecutive years. It continues to grow throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia with formal collaborations with children's hospitals in Norfolk and Richmond Virginia. We have a busy neonatal heart surgery program with a continually growing fetal cardiology program. We also have a busy and growing pediatric heart transplant and pediatric mechanical circulatory support program. The dedicated pediatric cardiac intensive care unit boasts 5 dually trained pediatric intensivists.

Qualifications

Interested individuals must be an MD, certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS), with additional ABTS Certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. The ideal applicant will have a strong clinical background and interest in complex neonatal heart surgery, pediatric heart transplantation and pediatric mechanical circulatory support.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/161672. Please provide a cover letter outlining your vision and experience supporting the requirements of the position, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references.

For further information about the position, contact Dr. James (Jay) Gangemi, Department of Surgery, PO Box 800709 Charlottesville, VA 22908, 434-243-6828, [e-mail].

Background Check

The selected candidate will undergo a background check and pre-employment health/drug screening.