Lung Transplant Surgical Director, Department of Surgery (M89608)
Vcu Rrtc, Richmond, VA, United States
Advertising Summary:
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit:
School Of Medicine MBU
Department:
Surgery
Duties & Responsibilities:
Mission or goal of unit:
The mission of the VCU Division of Cardiothoracic surgery is to both provide the Mid-Atlantic’s most advanced, patient-oriented, cost-effective and safe cardiothoracic services, as well as to create the finest training environment for the region’s future cardiothoracic specialists. The current environment increasingly mandates leading both regional and national quality initiatives in cardiothoracic surgery.
Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal:
This position will serve as the Surgical Director for Lung Transplant Surgery. The ideal candidate would have a national reputation and a proven track record of leading key programs. They should be a master surgeon with unique skills in lung transplantation. This is a key leadership role within the department of surgery and with the VCU Pauley Heart Center (ranked #1 in Virginia) and VCU Hume-Lee Transplant Center (performing over 500 solid organ transplants per year).
Responsibilities:
1. Teaching:
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in Cardiothoracic Surgery, CT surgery residents, general surgery residents as well as medical and undergraduate students. Must be able to mentor cardiothoracic fellows with graded surgery responsibilities.
2. Research:
Clinical research and trial participation is required. Opportunities for intramural and extramural funding will be explored with a goal towards extramural funding in collaboration with basic science faculty in Surgery, Pauley Heart Center, Massey Cancer Center and School of Medicine.
3. Service:
Faculty member will serve on departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc. Clinical responsibilities may be extended to a shared time between VCU and VA Medical Centers.
4. Other:
This role has dedicated time for administrative aspects of leading the lung transplant program.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
Virginia state licensure
Excellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
Ability to function in a complex matrixed environment
Effective skills in managing conflict
Commitment to clinical excellence, education and clinical research
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Unique area of expertise that will enhance divisional and institutional reputation.
Salary Range:
Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
ORP Eligible:
No
Rank:
Open
Tenure:
Ineligible
Months:
12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name:
Mary Waite
Contact Email:
Mary.Waite@vcuhealth.org
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit:
School Of Medicine MBU
Department:
Surgery
Duties & Responsibilities:
Mission or goal of unit:
The mission of the VCU Division of Cardiothoracic surgery is to both provide the Mid-Atlantic’s most advanced, patient-oriented, cost-effective and safe cardiothoracic services, as well as to create the finest training environment for the region’s future cardiothoracic specialists. The current environment increasingly mandates leading both regional and national quality initiatives in cardiothoracic surgery.
Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal:
This position will serve as the Surgical Director for Lung Transplant Surgery. The ideal candidate would have a national reputation and a proven track record of leading key programs. They should be a master surgeon with unique skills in lung transplantation. This is a key leadership role within the department of surgery and with the VCU Pauley Heart Center (ranked #1 in Virginia) and VCU Hume-Lee Transplant Center (performing over 500 solid organ transplants per year).
Responsibilities:
1. Teaching:
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in Cardiothoracic Surgery, CT surgery residents, general surgery residents as well as medical and undergraduate students. Must be able to mentor cardiothoracic fellows with graded surgery responsibilities.
2. Research:
Clinical research and trial participation is required. Opportunities for intramural and extramural funding will be explored with a goal towards extramural funding in collaboration with basic science faculty in Surgery, Pauley Heart Center, Massey Cancer Center and School of Medicine.
3. Service:
Faculty member will serve on departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc. Clinical responsibilities may be extended to a shared time between VCU and VA Medical Centers.
4. Other:
This role has dedicated time for administrative aspects of leading the lung transplant program.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
Virginia state licensure
Excellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
Ability to function in a complex matrixed environment
Effective skills in managing conflict
Commitment to clinical excellence, education and clinical research
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Unique area of expertise that will enhance divisional and institutional reputation.
Salary Range:
Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
ORP Eligible:
No
Rank:
Open
Tenure:
Ineligible
Months:
12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name:
Mary Waite
Contact Email:
Mary.Waite@vcuhealth.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr