UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking motivated applicants for an adult cardiac surgeon position.

Candidates must have completed a residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery, be board certified or eligible, and hold or be eligible for a South Carolina medical license. The practice includes coronary bypass, aortic and mitral valve procedures, and general adult cardiac surgery.

Qualifications

• Residency training in Cardiothoracic Surgery required.
• Board certification or eligibility by ABTS (American Board of Thoracic Surgery).
• Eligible for South Carolina medical license.

Responsibilities

• Cover affiliated cardiac surgery programs around South Carolina.
• Perform coronary bypass, aortic and mitral valve procedures as part of general adult cardiac surgery.

Skills

Cardiac surgery

Clinical skills

Patient care

Education

Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Board certification/eligibility

SC Medical License

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Medical University of South Carolina is seeking motivated applicants for an adult cardiac surgeon position.

Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Faculty Cost Center CC001068 COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 20

Work Shift Job Description

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Medical University of South Carolina is seeking motivated applicants for an adult cardiac surgeon position. Eligible candidates must have completed a residency training program in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Credentials should include board certification/eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and be eligible for a South Carolina Medical License. The practice encompasses all aspects of general adult cardiac surgery including, but not limited to: coronary artery bypass, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, aortic surgery. The successful candidate should possess clinical skills and be committed to excellence in patient care, quality and safety. The surgeon in this position will be one of two who will be responsible for helping to cover our affiliated cardiac surgery programs around South Carolina including but not limited to Florence, Anderson, Greenwood and Columbia. Appointment as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Surgery at Medical University of South Carolina will be commensurate with experience, training and teaching activities.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, is dedicated to the pursuit of changing what’s possible in health care. Nationally recognized for its innovation, patient, and family-centered care, and quality outcomes, this integrated health care system is accessible at the downtown Charleston campus, four regional medical centers, and through more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network. www.muschealth.org/

Physical Requirements

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)


• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)


• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)


• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)


• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)


• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)


• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)


• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)


• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)


• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)


• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)


• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)


• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)


• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)


• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.