Surgery-Pediatrics Academic job located in Texas

• Academic
• Growth & development
• Comprehensive benefits

About the Faculty Instructor/Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Position

(Login for Information) at the University of Texas at Austin and (Login for Information) seeks qualified candidates for a one or two year faculty instructor position in pediatric cardiac surgery. Dell Children’s Medical Center and Dell Medical School have launched the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. This instructor position offers the opportunity to work with internationally-recognized physician leaders.

Primary responsibilities will include provision of direct care to patients prior to, during, and after cardiac surgery. The candidate will be looking to advance his/her knowledge in Congenital Heart Surgery and patient care management. Opportunities for collaboration with medical and adjunct specialties will be encouraged to allow for the pursuit of innovative program development and clinical research initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Provision of direct care to patients prior to, during, and after cardiac surgery 

• Experience caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease

• Collaborate closely with medical and adjunct specialties in a multidisciplinary, team-based model

• Regular participation in educational activities with medical students and residents

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic residency program or international equivalent

• Meets applicable credentialing and privileging standards for his/her specialty

• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain one prior to appointment), or completion of all steps of the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE) prior to starting the position

• Eligible for faculty appointment in the Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

• Must be an innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence

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