Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgeon

Job Description

FACULTY POSITION

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

DIVISION OF CARDIAC SURGERY

PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL CARDIAC SURGEON

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking candidates to join the full-time faculty of the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the rank of Assistant Professor. This role is comprehensive and requires individuals who are board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery or have completed training in an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency or fellowship program. Additional accredited training in Congenital Cardiac Surgery is desirable but not essential. Responsibilities will include establishing a clinical practice in collaboration with a senior congenital cardiac surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center, conducting independent clinical or laboratory research, contributing to the growth of the Children’s Heart Program at the University of Maryland, and educating medical students, residents, and fellows. We are looking for candidates who enjoy team-based care and a collaborative work environment. Experience in pediatric and adult congenital heart surgery, pediatric cardiac transplantation, and pediatric circulatory support and ECMO are required. Recent fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply.

The University of Maryland is a world-renowned research institution that provides a superb academic foundation for basic, clinical, and translational research. Robust opportunities exist to enhance the Division’s existing research portfolio through collaboration with various researchers within the Department of Surgery and across the University. About the Division : The Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine includes 10 clinical faculty providing cardiac surgery services at three locations and is the market leader in cardiac surgical care in the State of Maryland. The Division sponsors a mature, integrated 6-year Cardiothoracic Training program and a Cardiothoracic Fellowship. The Division is home to several NIH-funded surgeon-scientists, has a Clinical Research Unit with over 40 prospectively enrolling clinical trials, and is a site for the NHLBI-sponsored Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network. About The Children’s Heart Program has a tradition of clinical excellence in neonatal and infant cardiac surgery and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. The pediatric cardiology, critical care, and anesthesia groups all offer excellent programmatic support for pediatric and adult congenital heart surgery. The University of Maryland School of Medicine is located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, near the famous Inner Harbor and Camden Yards. It offers a full package of benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interested individuals should apply through following link : https : / / umb.taleo.net / careersection / umb_faculty+and+post+docs / jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=8100108441 with req# 2500003V and send an updated curriculum vitae and a brief statement of academic and clinical interests to :

Joseph M. Forbess, MD, MBA

Surgical Director, Children's Heart Program

22 South Greene Street

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD, 21201

jforbess@som.umaryland.edu.

Salary Range : $568,850 - $712,073

The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the DEPARTMENTAL faculty compensation program or pay from participation in DEPARTMENTAL variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education / training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work / life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

Qualifications

See above.

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