Tenure-Track Thoracic Surgeon-Scientist

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, located in Houston, TX, seeks an outstanding Thoracic Surgeon to join the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery as Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure).

The division collaborates with the Texas Medical Center and affiliated hospitals to deliver innovative clinical care and research across multiple sites. The successful candidate will contribute to training and scholarly activities while maintaining exceptional patient care and advancing thoracic oncology

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Qualified for full and unrestricted Texas medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in department and division clinical, research, and educational programs.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based, state-of-the-art protocols and quality metrics for the service at BCM.
• Render professional care and services to patients in accordance with accepted standards of care for the thoracic surgery profession.
• Conduct clinical activities at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC) and McNair campus.
• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
• Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients.
• Communicate with other physicians, patients, and their family members regarding matters concerning patient care.
• Collaborate with other providers and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
• Provide call coverage as assigned for Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC) and other affiliated hospitals, as needed.
• Grow the thoracic surgery division through participation in clinical, research, and education efforts.
• Participation in cardiothoracic transplantation is optional.
• Maintain an interest and course of professional growth through completion of continuing medical education requirements.

Education

Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Texas medical licensure (unrestricted)

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine, located in Houston, TX, seeks an outstanding Thoracic Surgeon to join the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery as Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure).

The division collaborates with the Texas Medical Center and affiliated hospitals to deliver innovative clinical care and research across multiple sites. The successful candidate will contribute to training and scholarly activities while maintaining exceptional patient care and advancing thoracic oncology