Virginia Commonwealth University
Thoracic Surgeon, Department of Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Mission or Goal of Unit:
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery aims to be a national leader in developingadvances in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and training the nextgeneration of surgeons in our ACGME-approved 3 year CT surgery training program.The thoracic surgery service is well supported by CT surgery fellows, generalsurgery residents and mid-level providers.
Chief Purpose of this position:
VCU Health System and VCU School of Medicine are activelyrecruiting for a full-time board certified/board eligible general thoracic surgeonfor the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. VCU Medical Center, a 700-bedquaternary teaching hospital is one of the largest and busiest academic centersin Virginia. Weare seeking an academically focused surgeon with excellent training inminimally invasive techniques to join a well-established 4-surgeon practice. Thedivision performs all aspects of general thoracic surgery at VCU Medical Centerand McGuire VA Medical Center, one of the largest VA hospitals in the country.This includes VATS lobectomy/segmentectomy, robotic assisted VATS resection,advanced endobronchial procedures like EBUS, ENB and rigid bronchoscopy. Thisposition is for a primary appointment at the VCU Medical Center. The medicalcenter has a robust lung cancer-screening program and a weekly thoracic tumorboard. The division also treats a large number of patients with benign andmalignant esophageal diseases including MIE, GERD/paraesophageal hernia, POEM,EMR/stent/ablations etc. The health system has initiated a lungtransplant program in recent months.
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching: The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities as part of their role in an academic medical center setting. Oversight of residents, fellows, and medical students as well as instruction in thoracic surgery will be expected.
Clinical: Clinical responsibility will be in the care of the thoracic patients at VCU Medical Center. Development of an active surgical practice with the support of division and department leadership is expected.
Research: The faculty member may participate in research activities and/or collaborate with others on research projects and endeavors.
Service: The faculty member will be expected to participate on departmental and/or university committees as necessary as well as in a professional capacity in their field.
Required Qualifications:Board certified/board eligibleExcellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligenceCommitment to clinical excellence, education and clinical researchDemonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUPreferred Qualifications:
Candidate will be facile in treating both pulmonary and esophageal diseasesInterest and/or experience (3-5 years) in lung transplantation and/or esophageal surgeryAn active interest in research related to lung/esophageal disorders
ORP Eligibility : Yes
Position Type:
ClinicalFull time equivalent:
1.0Tenure:
IneligibleRank:
OpenMonths:
12Department: Surgery
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Contact Information:Contact Name:
Angel MedinaContact Email:
angel.medina@vcuhealth.orgContact Phone:
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery aims to be a national leader in developingadvances in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and training the nextgeneration of surgeons in our ACGME-approved 3 year CT surgery training program.The thoracic surgery service is well supported by CT surgery fellows, generalsurgery residents and mid-level providers.
Chief Purpose of this position:
VCU Health System and VCU School of Medicine are activelyrecruiting for a full-time board certified/board eligible general thoracic surgeonfor the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. VCU Medical Center, a 700-bedquaternary teaching hospital is one of the largest and busiest academic centersin Virginia. Weare seeking an academically focused surgeon with excellent training inminimally invasive techniques to join a well-established 4-surgeon practice. Thedivision performs all aspects of general thoracic surgery at VCU Medical Centerand McGuire VA Medical Center, one of the largest VA hospitals in the country.This includes VATS lobectomy/segmentectomy, robotic assisted VATS resection,advanced endobronchial procedures like EBUS, ENB and rigid bronchoscopy. Thisposition is for a primary appointment at the VCU Medical Center. The medicalcenter has a robust lung cancer-screening program and a weekly thoracic tumorboard. The division also treats a large number of patients with benign andmalignant esophageal diseases including MIE, GERD/paraesophageal hernia, POEM,EMR/stent/ablations etc. The health system has initiated a lungtransplant program in recent months.
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching: The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities as part of their role in an academic medical center setting. Oversight of residents, fellows, and medical students as well as instruction in thoracic surgery will be expected.
Clinical: Clinical responsibility will be in the care of the thoracic patients at VCU Medical Center. Development of an active surgical practice with the support of division and department leadership is expected.
Research: The faculty member may participate in research activities and/or collaborate with others on research projects and endeavors.
Service: The faculty member will be expected to participate on departmental and/or university committees as necessary as well as in a professional capacity in their field.
Required Qualifications:Board certified/board eligibleExcellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligenceCommitment to clinical excellence, education and clinical researchDemonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUPreferred Qualifications:
Candidate will be facile in treating both pulmonary and esophageal diseasesInterest and/or experience (3-5 years) in lung transplantation and/or esophageal surgeryAn active interest in research related to lung/esophageal disorders
ORP Eligibility : Yes
Position Type:
ClinicalFull time equivalent:
1.0Tenure:
IneligibleRank:
OpenMonths:
12Department: Surgery
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Contact Information:Contact Name:
Angel MedinaContact Email:
angel.medina@vcuhealth.orgContact Phone: