Cardiac Surgeon, Clinical Instructor

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Summary

The Department of Congenital Heart Surgery is seeking a qualified cardiac trained surgeon with prior experience in congenital heart surgery for a clinical faculty position at the Texas Children's Hospital. This is a one-year position with options to extend further (ACGME fellow match depending).

This individual will be involved primarily as a first assist in surgery and clinical support as part of one of the busiest and highest-ranked Congenital Heart Surgery programs in the world at Texas Children's Hospital. The candidate will be looking to further their knowledge of Congenital Heart Surgery and patient care management.

The ideal candidate will have a United States Medical License or have completed all the United States Medical License Exams prior to starting the position. The recruited individual will be a full-time faculty member at the level of Instructor in the Department of Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine. The individual should be able to apply and be granted a Texas medical license.

Job Duties

Clearly describe the position so candidates have a clear understanding of the type of work they will be expected to perform and the environment in which they will work.

• Identify the setting in which the faculty member will work (e.g., hospitals, clinics, labs) and the individual(s) to whom he or she will report.
• Articulate clinical, research and/or teaching responsibilities of the position.
• Delineate supervisory responsibilities (if any) for staff, students, trainees and/or other faculty members.
• Add any specific functions required/desired by the department.
• Include specific measurable and attainable performance goals for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

List the minimum requirements and skills needed to qualify for the position.

• Education, required or desired terminal degree.
• Post terminal degree education (e.g., residency, postdoctoral training/fellowships).
• Certifications/Registrations/Licensure required for the position.
• Previous experience (e.g., clinical, research, teaching).
• Other desired qualifications (e.g., grants, bilingual, awards, etc.)