Cardiothoracic Surgeon Educator, Chester County Hospital
University of Pennsylvania

Job Info

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Educator, Chester County Hospital

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Nov 18, 2024
Close Date:
Nov 18, 2026
Description:

The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of cardiothoracic surgery. Applicants must have an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or foreign equivalent or eligible for such certification.

Teaching responsibilities may include instruction of medical students, surgical residents, and fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include supporting the multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team, treating coronary artery disease, valvular disease and thoracic aortic disease as well as our TAVR program. The work will include in- and out-patient care of patients. The recruited physician will be a member of the larger Penn Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery faculty, a group of 13 surgeons.

We are open to applicants who currently practice adult cardiac surgery or to any current cardiothoracic fellows who will complete their fellowship by August 2025.

CCH is located in West Chester, PA and offers a robust program for cardiovascular surgical care. The successful candidate will serve as an attending surgeon at CCH in this specialty. Leadership opportunities are available for the appropriate candidate.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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