Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery & Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Overview

Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery & Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. Job No: 537822. Work Type:
Full Time.

Location:

Jacksonville Campus. Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Allied Health, Medicine/Physicians. Department:  - JX-SURGERY-JACKSONVILLE.

Classification

Title:

CHIEF & AST/ASO/FULL PROF. Classification

Minimum Requirements and

Job Description:

The Department of Surgery and the Heart and Vascular Center at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville (UF COM-J) seeks a Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The successful candidate will receive an appointment at the tenure or non-tenure accruing level of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and should have a minimum of 8 years of experience with the ability to perform advanced/complex adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass, valve surgery (open and minimally invasive), arrhythmia surgery, thoracic aortic surgery, thoracoscopic and robotic lung resections, and mediastinal surgery.

The department collaborates with board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and vascular surgeons to care for patients with cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions. The position reports academically to the Chair of the Department of Surgery and operationally to the Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at UF COM-J. Major responsibilities include patient care, teaching, and research.

• Develop and manage the Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Heart & Vascular Center to provide supervision and evaluation of clinical work, and implement policies and procedures to maintain and improve services and programs.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality clinical care in Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Heart & Vascular Center.
• Oversee cardiothoracic surgery operations within the Heart & Vascular Center, including patient care, quality control, and compliance with standards set by accrediting bodies.
• Manage, direct, and participate in activities to comply with administrative policies and external accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission and other regulations.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of high-quality physicians to complement existing medical staff and meet patient needs.
• Oversee day-to-day cardiothoracic operations of the Heart & Vascular Center, including budgeting, resource allocation, leadership, equipment, vendor relations, and staffing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards and implement quality improvement programs, including case study reviews and other activities to enhance patient care.
• Collaborate with the Center's multidisciplinary team, including interventional cardiology and vascular surgery, to deliver high-quality care.
• Attend departmental and organizational leadership meetings.
• Work with other medical directors, hospital administrators, and community partners to improve cardiothoracic care within the healthcare system.
• Participate directly in patient care, including consultations, procedures, and managing complex cases.
• Rotate on a regular basis with Cardiothoracic Surgery colleagues on call schedules and be in charge of developing all call schedules.
• Arrange and facilitate divisional meetings, guest speaker courses, and other presentations/classes pertaining to Cardiothoracic Surgery to ensure high-quality education for medical staff.
• Coordinate with general surgery, cardiology and interventional cardiology program directors to deliver level-appropriate didactic educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth among staff, ensuring adequate training and experience to provide cardiothoracic care.
• Promote research and education in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

UF Health is the Southeast s premier academic health center with a mission to promote health through high-quality patient care, education, and research. It encompasses UF colleges and health facilities across Florida and Georgia, including UF Health Jacksonville, and operates a network of hospitals and practices serving millions of patients annually.

The UF College of Medicine - Jacksonville is the largest college at UF Health Campus Jacksonville, hosting over 500 faculty members and supporting extensive clinical training programs. For more information, visit the official COM-J page.

Salary and academic appointment will be commensurate with training and level of experience.

MD/DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution. Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiothoracic surgery. Eligible for or active Florida license.

Demonstrated record of excellence in advanced cardiothoracic surgical procedures and program leadership. Experience in advanced and complex cardiothoracic procedures including CABG, aortic surgery (including TEVAR),…