Surgery physician

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University - Temple Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement match

457b

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Malpractice insurance

Tuition remission

CME

Job summary

The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University invites applications for a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise across coronary surgery, valve procedures, aortic surgery, arrhythmia surgery, and advanced failure support including LVAD/ECMO. A strong interest in heart transplantation and MCS is essential.

Temple Health’s transplant program has grown and seeks a leader capable of improving outcomes while contributing clinically,

Qualifications

• Board Certification/Eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the surgical director of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
• Contribute clinically, academically and in research to the department.
• Lead in the field of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.

Skills

Leadership in heart transplantation

Team collaboration

Clinical research

Academic engagement

Education

Board Certification/Eligibility (American Board of Thoracic Surgery)

Job description

The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking a cardiovascular surgeon whose clinical expertise includes the full spectrum of cardiovascular surgery including coronary surgery, surgical and transcatheter valve procedures, aortic surgery, arrhythmia surgery, and surgery for advanced cardiopulmonary failure including mechanical circulatory support such as LVAD and ECMO, heart/lung transplantation and organ procurement , and is genuinely interested in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support with passion . Over the last several years, Temple's prestigious thoracic transplant/mechanical circulatory support program has grown steadily. Our mission is to continue to provide our excellent care to as many patients as possible while focusing on excellent outcomes, and to lead the field of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support clinically and academically.

The Department of Surgery offers potential candidates a uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality patient care, research, teaching, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members. The successful candidate will be expected to closely work with and assist the surgical director of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support, and have the ability to collaborate and work in a team environment in maintaining or improving good early and long-term outcomes, and maintaining or increasing heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support volume. You are also expected to make clinical, academic and research contributions to the Department. We expect you to become a leader in the field of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.

Board Certification/Eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

In addition to a competitive salary, there is a comprehensive suite of benefits—including a generous 403b retirement match, 457b, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, and CME, among others.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health : Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.