Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor & Division Chief [Req#: 802345, Position#: 123415]

Description

Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Co-Director of the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center – UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health System of Texas

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery is seeking an individual with a strong clinical background, as well as demonstrated leadership experience in both research and education, to serve as the Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery.  The successful applicant will also serve as Co-Director of the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center, along with the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology. 

The Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center is a subunit of the Joint Pediatric Enterprise, formed by UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health System of Texas.  The Heart Center includes more than 59 adult and pediatric congenital cardiologists, 10 congenital cardiac anesthesiologists, 15 pediatric cardiac intensivists, and 5 congenital heart surgeons. The current physical plant at Children’s Medical Center includes 32 cardiovascular intensive care unit beds, 40 acute care cardiac beds, 3 operating rooms, 3 catheterization laboratories, and two dedicated cardiac MRI scanners.  Planning is well underway for a brand new 552 bed children’s hospital - https://about.childrens.com/expansion/- and the Co-Director/Division Chief will be expected to have substantial input into the final form of the new hospital and heart center. The center is in the DFW metropolitan area, the fourth largest in the country, and among the fastest growing in the country.

The position is full time and based at Children’s Medical Center Dallas. 

Qualifications

Applicants must be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS), with additional ABTS Certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Eligibility for a Texas Medical License is required.

 

 

Application Instructions

Please contact:

Michael E. Jessen, M.D.

Professor and Chair

Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

5323 Harry Hines Boulevard

Dallas, Texas 75390-8879

214-645-7721

Loretta.Ragsdale@utsouthwestern.edu

https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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