Open Rank Thoracic Surgeon

The Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Virginia seeks candidates for an open rank and track Thoracic Surgeon. Rank and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate should have experience in the surgical management of all aspects of general thoracic surgery including lung transplantation. The successful candidate will have an interest in lung transplantation and minimally-invasive/robotic thoracic surgical procedures with a desire to expand these programs. An esophageal disease interest would be considered a plus.

Job Duties:

• Teaching - Teaching encompasses all activities that directly facilitate student and resident education, including weekly attendance and participation in teaching conferences, periodic lectures and ward teaching for students and residents, completion of evaluations. Resident teaching is of great importance to our program and culture here at UVA.
• Research - The research component includes scholarly publication, presenting at academic conferences and submitting grants.
• Service - University service involves membership and participation in departmental, hospital, and School of Medicine committees, attending departmental meetings, thoracic tumor board, division meetings, resident recruitment and interviews, timely completion of medical records, answering email, taking an equal share of on call time, and clinic visits.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

The University of Virginia Health System is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, which boasts abundant recreational activities and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's capital.

This position will be open to applications until filled. For additional information regarding the position, please contact Linda Martin, MD, MPH, Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Professor of Surgery via e-mail LM6YB@uvahealth.org.

Qualifications

Candidates must be an MD and be board-certified or eligible in Thoracic Surgery and have lung transplantation experience. The ideal candidate should have a clear academic plan based on generating new knowledge and scholarship, and a dedicated interest in the education of medical students and residents, have good interpersonal skills, demonstrate emotional intelligence and the potential to be a leader in the field of General Thoracic Surgery.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/196744. Please attach a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing your interests.

The selected candidate will undergo a background check and pre-employment health and drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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