Research Cardio-Oncologist

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Parental Leave Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an outstanding cardiologist, ABIM-Board eligible/certified, to lead Cardiology-Oncology clinical practice and establish a basic science cardio-oncology laboratory. Approximately 75% effort dedicated to research with significant clinical care across UT Southwestern hospitals and outpatient clinics.

The role includes collaboration with Parkland Memorial Hospital and William P. Clements Jr.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent.
• ACGME-accredited Cardiology fellowship completion.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine with unrestricted Texas license.
• Board certified/eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.

Responsibilities

• LeadCardiology-Oncology clinical practice and research activities.
• Establish an independent basic science cardio-oncology laboratory (~75% effort).
• Contribute to clinical cardio-oncology and general cardiology care at UT Southwestern sites.
• Participate in training students, residents, fellows and post-doctoral trainees.

Skills

Cardiology

Research

Clinical care

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an outstanding cardiologist, ABIM-Board eligible/certified. Candidate will be superior in all aspects of Cardiology-Oncology clinical practice and research. The candidate will establish an independent basic science research laboratory in cardio-oncology. This will comprise approximately 75% of their effort. The candidate will also contribute to clinical cardio-oncology and general cardiology care at Clements Hospital, Parkland Hospital, and/or in our outpatient clinics and to training of students, residents, fellows and post-doctoral trainees.

Cardiology Division, Facilities & Equipment:

• Nationally recognized Cardiology Division with more than 100 faculty members that fosters a collegial and collaborative environment with a focus on faculty career development.

· Sites of practice include:

Ø William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility designed for patient comfort and well-being where complex tertiary and quaternary care is provided which incorporates advanced technology to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration

Ø Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas County’s exemplary urban public hospital which provides outstanding diagnosis and treatment for virtually every type of condition or disease

Ø Clinical Heart and Vascular Center, where ambulatory care at UT Southwestern is delivered in a collaborative manner with our allied health care team

· A diverse array of specialized services in cardiovascular disease are available to support a general cardiologist’s practice including an interventional program that does complex PCI and structural heart interventions; electrophysiology program (ablations, devices); advanced heart failure/MCS/cardiac transplantation; and programs in preventive cardiology, ACHD, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardio-oncology, hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, sports medicine, cardiac sarcoid, and women’s heart health, amongst others.

Research Environment:

• Research interests are supported by a culture of collaboration with our strong basic science and clinical teams within the department and across the campus
• Interdisciplinary care conferences that serve as springboards for clinically relevant research
• Robust research coaching and mentorship
• Advanced clinical and pre-clinical instruments and resources
• Administrative, biostatistical, and logistical support

Applicants should meet these qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiology fellowship program
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas
• Board certified/eligible in Cardiovascular Disease

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visithttps://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!