Academic Cardiac Surgeon - Assistant, Associate or Professor Rank
Northwestern University
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Posted: 02-May-23
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
College / University
Internal Number: 205198
Academic Cardiac Surgeon - Assistant, Associate or Professor Rank
Job ID: 47449 Location: Chicago, Illinois
The Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern Medicine and the Division of Cardiac Surgery of The Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University are seeking an academic surgeon to develop pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgery and contribute to the complex care surgery program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Preferred candidates will also grow the research enterprise by collaborating with industry and federal sponsors, further advancing the field of cardiac surgery at one of the nation’s top heart and heart surgery programs.
This is a full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Candidates must have completed an ACGME accredited thoracic surgery training program, and be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Ideal candidates will have obtained a PhD or demonstrated equivalent focused research experience with emphasis in laboratory research. A background in clinical outcomes research is desired.
The position includes responsibility for leading and growing the clinical practice treating chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension/complex care cardiac surgery, an outpatient practice within Northwestern Medical Group and inpatient service at Northwestern Memorial Hospital as well as education of medical students, thoracic surgery residents and advanced fellows. In addition to complex, PTE/PEA cases, candidates will participate in all aspects of cardiac surgery care including call, and should have experience with complex cardiac surgery and aortic emergencies.
Employment will be with the Northwestern Medical Group and Feinberg School of Medicine’s Division of Cardiac Surgery led by Dr. Douglas Johnston. Preferred candidates will play a vital role in the growth and coordination of care and distinctive program development throughout the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute System and will have significant opportunities for leadership advancement throughout Northwestern Medicine. Salary is commensurate with experience.
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