UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); United States; On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) seeks an adult cardiac surgeon to join the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role is faculty-level, with responsibilities in clinical care and teaching.

The candidate should have completed a residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery and be board-certified or board-eligible, with eligibility for a South Carolina medical license. The practice covers major cardiac procedures and spans MUSC-affiliated programs across South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a residency training program in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Board certification/eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery is required or eligible.
• Eligible for South Carolina medical license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general adult cardiac surgery including CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery.

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 40 Work Shift

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.

Additional Job Description 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 job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (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!

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