Cardiac Transplant Surgeon - (All Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series)

Company: University of California - Irvine
Location: Orange
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Position overview



Salary range:
Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Cardiac Surgery ranging from $712,244- $1,028,190. The posted UC salary scales set the base pay determined by ran and/or step at appointment. This position includes in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation.










Application Window




Open date: January 8, 2025




Next review date: Friday, Feb 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.




Final date: Thursday, Jan 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.




Position description

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is recruiting an Academic Cardiac Surgeon to direct our advanced heart failure and MCS program. You would be joining an exceptional cardiovascular program in the Division of Cardiac Surgery. This position will be in the (Non-Senate) Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series at the Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor Level.

The Division of Cardiac Surgery is an essential component of the comprehensive cardiovascular program at UC Irvine's School of Medicine. The goal of the program is to provide the highest level of care with the use of the most modern and cutting-edge surgical techniques and technologies. We also work closely in collaboration with cardiology and vascular surgery to partner in this endeavor.

The program currently performs all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including coronary, valvular, aortic, and arrhythmia, both open and via minimally invasive approaches, and surgery for advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock including surgical Impella and HM3 LVADs. We have a growing advanced heart failure and MCS program. There are active structural heart (TAVR, Mitraclip, Watchman) as well as a TEVAR programs with procedures performed using our two hybrid operating rooms. There are currently four APPs with plans to hire a fifth, supporting the division of cardiac surgery and a fully staffed, 24/7 in-house CVICU team. UCI is the only academic and tertiary care center in Orange County, and we manage complex cardiac patients from throughout the region.

The responsibilities and expectations of this successful candidate include:

* Training and competence in advanced heart failure surgical management including ECMO, LVAD, and heart transplant

* Competence in adult cardiac surgery including coronary bypass, aortic valve replacement, repair and replacement of the mitral and tricuspid valves. Management of acute aortic syndromes. Management of aortic aneurysmal disease and other common adult cardiac diseases

* Excellence in communication with partners, APPs, and other professionals

* Interest and desire to continue growing an excellent academic advanced heart failure program

* Participation in research programs

* Teaching clinical programs to fellows, residents, and medical students

* Performing University and public service

To learn more about the Division, visit https://www.surgery.uci.edu/cardiothoracic.

Requirements:

* Board certification or board eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery

* California Medical License (prior to start date)

* Strong interest and demonstrated abilities in delivering patient care in an academic clinical setting.

* Residents/fellows currently completing their training as well as attending cardiac surgeons in-practice are encouraged to apply.

* Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with training, qualifications, and experience.

Application Instructions - To be considered for the position, interested candidates should visit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF09429, complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically.






Qualifications


Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
* M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent board certification or board eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery







Application Requirements



Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Statement of Research
  
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
  
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
  
• Cover Letter
  
  
  
  Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
    
    Apply link:
    https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09429
    
    
    
    About UC Irvine
    
    The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
    
    
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      Job location
      Orange, CA

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