Thoracic Surgeon-Scientist: Associate/Full Professor

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks an Academic Thoracic Surgeon-Scientist at the Associate Professor or Professor (tenure) level to join the David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.

The successful candidate will lead clinical, research, and educational programs, contribute to a high-volume thoracic surgery service across the Texas Medical Center network, and participate in fellowship and residency training.

Qualifications

• Board-certified thoracic surgeon with eligibility for Texas medical licensure.
• demonstrated excellence in clinical, teaching, and research activities.
• commitment to academic duties and tenure-track responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in department and division clinical, research, and educational programs.
• Support implementation of evidence-based protocols and quality metrics.
• Provide professional care and services to patients per thoracic surgery standards.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures relevant to thoracic patients.
• Maintain patient records, progress notes, and follow-up health maintenance.
• Collaborate with providers to identify appropriate patients and participate in care management.
• Provide call coverage for affiliated hospitals as needed.

Skills

Clinical thoracic surgery

Research scholarship

Teaching

Education

Board certification in Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks an Academic Thoracic Surgeon-Scientist at the Associate Professor or Professor (tenure) level to join the David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.

The successful candidate will lead clinical, research, and educational programs, contribute to a high-volume thoracic surgery service across the Texas Medical Center network, and participate in fellowship and residency training.