What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Professor - Cardiothoracic Surgery/Cardiac Division position at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon to support our cardiac surgery practice at our University Hospitals and affiliate locations.
Duties will include performing common cardiac operations. The applicant will be expected to participate in the daily management of cardiac surgery patients, intensive care rounds, and the teaching of thoracic surgical fellows. Clinical or basic science research opportunities are available to qualified candidates. The successful applicant will participate in both routine call schedule as well as transplant call schedule.
Special interest: Experience in transplantation, circulatory system support, and ECMO preferred.
Eligibility for a Texas medical license is required. Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, or foreign equivalent. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
Apply online at: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify. For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UTSouthwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.