Senior ACHD Surgeon & Program Leadership (Academic)

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Congenital Heart Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital, affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, is seeking a faculty member for the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Surgical Service. Appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank will reflect experience and academic credentials.

The successful candidate will lead outpatient and inpatient ACHD care, contribute to clinical research and education, and collaborate across disciplines to advance a high-volume,

Qualifications

• Fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery with board eligibility or certification in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Demonstrated interest in adult congenital heart surgery.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient and inpatient surgical care for adults with CHD.
• Advance ACHD program through innovation, quality improvement, and care pathways.
• Engage in clinical research, education of trainees, and scholarly publication.
• Share congenital heart surgery call responsibilities, including transplant services.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentor multidisciplinary staff.
• Collaborate with referring providers and leadership to grow the program.

Job description

TCH Congenital Heart Service (Senior Faculty)

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Job Description Apply now Job Title: TCH Congenital Heart Service (Senior Faculty) Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Summary

The Division of Congenital Heart Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital ais currently seeking a faculty member for its Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Surgical Service, with consideration for service directorship based on experience and academic rank. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join Texas Children's internationally recognized Heart Center-one of the nation's highest-volume, academically driven congenital heart programs within a premier academic health system. Appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and academic qualifications.

Our multidisciplinary team specializes in both pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, providing personalized, lifelong care. Patients have access to a full spectrum of ACHD services including advanced noninvasive imaging, arrhythmia management, diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, surgery, mental and behavioral health services, and a comprehensive wellness program.

Board certified physicians collaborate closely with Texas Children's Fetal Center and the Pavilion for Women to deliver specialized care for pregnant patients with CHD while minimizing associated risks.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed fellowship training in pediatric cardiac surgery and be board eligible or board certified in cardiothoracic surgery, with a demonstrated interest in adult congenital heart surgery.
• The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team supported by state of the art facilities and robust institutional resources.

Texas Children's ACHD program has a longstanding legacy of excellence in clinical care, research, and education. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future direction and national prominence of the program within the Department of Surgery and Baylor College of Medicine. Academic rank and compensation are commensurate with experience, with comprehensive Baylor benefits including retirement, health insurance, and CME.

As home to the nation's #1 Heart Center, Texas Children's provides an extraordinary environment for cardiovascular professionals committed to innovation and excellence. Located in Houston, applicants will benefit from a diverse, vibrant city with affordable living and proximity to the Texas Medical Center-the world's largest medical complex.

For more information or to express interest, candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Caner Salih at [e-mail] or Dr. Jeffrey Heinle at [e-mail].

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 25758 Apply now

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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.