Cardiothoracic Surgery & Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Overview

Classification Minimum Requirements MD/DO or equivalent degree from accredited institution.

Classification Title AST/ASO/FULL PROF

• Provide patient care in the Department of Surgery and Heart and Vascular Center with focus on advanced/complex adult cardiac and thoracic surgery.
• Perform procedures including coronary artery bypass, valve surgery (open and minimally invasive), arrhythmia surgery, thoracic aortic surgery, thoracoscopic and robotic lung resection, and mediastinal surgery.
• Engage in teaching and supervising residents, fellows, and staff; participate in clinical research as outlined by the academic appointment.
• Contribute to on-call coverage as part of the clinical schedule.
• Collaborate with UF Health cardiology, vascular surgery, and other specialties to advance patient care and program development.

• Required MD/DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Eligible for or active Florida license.
• Ability to obtain unrestricted licensure in Florida.

• Demonstrated record of excellence in cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Experience in cardiothoracic procedures including: CABG, TEVAR/aortic surgery, complex valvular surgery (including minimally invasive techniques), Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation, TAVR, robotic surgery, minimally invasive approaches, ECMO/LVAD placement.
• Academic experience including education, scholarly productivity and program development.
• A minimum of 5 years post-residency/fellowship experience.

The Department of Surgery and the Heart and Vascular Center at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville (UF COM-J) hire at the tenure or non-tenure accruing level of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. The successful candidate will be academically reportable to the Chair of the Department of Surgery and operationally to the CT Surgery Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at UF COM-J.

This is a full-time 1.0 FTE clinical faculty position with expected teaching duties and clinical research commensurate with an academic appointment. The program covers the full spectrum of adult cardiothoracic surgery including TAVR, robotic thoracic surgery, TEVAR, minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve surgery, with opportunities for collaboration across UF College of Medicine campuses. Candidate will participate in on-call schedule and must be eligible for unrestricted licensure in Florida.

UF Health is the Southeast’s premier academic health center and part of the University of Florida. Our mission is to promote health through patient care, education, and research across basic, translational, and clinical sciences. The UF Health network includes UF Health Gainesville, Jacksonville, North, St. Johns, Ocala, and Central Florida facilities, with extensive inpatient and outpatient services and research activities.

The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville is the largest college at UF Health Science Center Jacksonville. It hosts multiple departments and programs, with a focused mission to train clinicians and advance research. For more information about our college, leadership, and mission, visit the UF COM-J site.

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

• Required Qualifications MD/DO or equivalent degree from accredited institution;
  Board Certified or Board Eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery;
  Eligible for or active Florida license.
• Preferred Documented excellence in cardiothoracic surgery and an academic track record.
• The Search Committee will begin to review applications as soon as an applicant pool is identified. Please provide a letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae.
• A transcript will be required upon hire; foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credentialing service.
• University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Health Assessment
  
  Required:
  
  Yes.

Special instructions and notices related to applicant eligibility, disability accommodations, and Florida Sunshine Law compliance are included in the original posting.