Senior ACHD Surgeon & Program Lead

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital's Division of Congenital Heart Surgery seeks a Senior ACHD surgeon for its adult congenital heart disease service, with potential for directorship based on experience and rank.

The role emphasizes clinical care of ACHD patients, collaboration with the Fetal Center and Pavilion, and opportunities in research, education, and program growth.

Rank and compensation are commensurate with experience within Baylor College of Medicine's premier academic health system.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery; board eligible or certified in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Demonstrated interest in adult congenital heart surgery.

Responsibilities

• Delivering outpatient and inpatient surgical care for adults with congenital heart disease.
• ACHD Surgical Program through innovation, quality improvement, and care pathway development.
• Participating in academic missions, including clinical research, education of trainees, and scholarly publication.
• Sharing congenital heart surgery call responsibilities, including transplant services.
• Providing clinical leadership, mentoring multidisciplinary staff, and modeling professional and ethical behavior.
• Partnering with referring providers and leadership to enhance communication and program growth.

Skills

Interest in ACHD

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery

Board eligible or board certified in cardiothoracic surgery

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital's Division of Congenital Heart Surgery seeks a Senior ACHD surgeon for its adult congenital heart disease service, with potential for directorship based on experience and rank.

The role emphasizes clinical care of ACHD patients, collaboration with the Fetal Center and Pavilion, and opportunities in research, education, and program growth.

Rank and compensation are commensurate with experience within Baylor College of Medicine's premier academic health system.