Surgeon - Cardiothoracic specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of patients with diseases of the heart and lungs. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Being a Surgeon - Cardiothoracic identifies need for tests or follow-up visits. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Additionally, Surgeon - Cardiothoracic may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Cardiothoracic's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This is an academic faculty position open for a fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon. This is an opportunity to join an established clinical and scholarly division in the Department of Surgery. The candidate must possess competence in all areas of cardiothoracic surgery, and demonstrate an interest in undergraduate and residency training.
I. Administration 5%
A. Provide expertise for trends in future development of cardiac surgery and implement new programs where appropriate for the mission of the School and affiliated hospitals.
B. Assess manpower needs of the region for cardiothoracic surgeons and plan and develop appropriate educational programs to meet these needs including undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.
II. Teaching 25%
A. Work with faculty to develop educational objectives, curriculum content and delivery, and assessment for undergraduate medical education in the area of cardiothoracic surgery.
B. Assist in the planning and implementation, if needed, of a program in cardiothoracic surgery.
C. Organize and conduct continuing education in cardiothoracic surgery.
D. Represent cardiothoracic surgery in educational planning throughout the School.
E. Serve on educational committees where appropriate within the School of Medicine.
III. Research 15%
A. Recommend areas and programs of research in cardiothoracic surgery appropriate to the needs of the faculty and mission of the Division.
B. Provide an exemplary role model as an investigator for students, residents and faculty.
C. Work to obtain intramural and/or extramural funds to support research in cardiothoracic surgery.
IV. Service 55%
A. Provide a role model for students and residents by maintaining a practice of high quality cardiothoracic surgery.
B. Provide consultative and/or diagnostic service to house staff and other physicians.
C. Participate in assigned Departmental, Medical School and Hospital committees.
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