Department of Anesthesiology - Assistant Professor - Cardiothoracic

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Description

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking board eligible/board certified anesthesiologists to join our Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology team practicing at Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Staffed exclusively by Emory University School of Medicine faculty, Emory University Hospital is a quaternary-care academic medical center and home to the rapidly growing Emory Heart & Vascular Center, which performs over 2,300 cardiac and thoracic cases per year and is one of the nation’s leading hospitals in thoracic transplants, aortic surgery, mechanical circulatory support, and more. Emory University Hospital Midtown is a busy tertiary-care hospital which performs over 900 open-heart procedures per year and is home to a cutting-edge structural heart program.

As a member of the faculty, physicians actively engage in the tripartite mission delivering high-quality clinical care, participating in innovative research, and educating medical students, future anesthesiologists, and anesthetists. The Cardiothoracic team enjoys a remarkable national reputation and presence, a supportive academic environment with dedicated nonclinical time, state-of-the-art equipment, and excellent work-life balance.

Emory University’s anesthesiology program includes 48 residents and 6 Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology fellows.

Position Specifics:

• Case mix includes open and minimally invasive CABGs and valve surgery, heart and lung transplants, open and endovascular aortic repairs, VAD insertions, thoracic surgery, EP procedures, and structural heart interventions.
• 100% Adult CT is available (no general, no pediatrics, OB, or trauma) with the option for a split with Surgical Specialties, liver transplant, critical care, etc.
• CT team takes home call, exclusively for CT cases, with generous pre- and post-call time.
• Robust and collaborative care team model provides exceptional resources and peer support.
• Medical direction: 1:2, 1:3
• Salary is rank-based with additional productivity-based compensation for call and evening/weekend work

Candidate Qualifications:

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent.
• Eligible to apply for a medical license in the state of Georgia.
• American Board of Anesthesiology board certified/eligible.
• National Board of Echocardiography Advanced Perioperative TEE board certified/eligible
• Experience with thoracic transplants, aortic surgery, and mechanical support a plus
• Initial academic rank is based on prior experience and a detailed CV review – positions available for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Criteria for faculty appointment include excellence across clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity.

Benefits:

As a member of #TeamEHC, you play a vital role in defining a new standard of care for humankind. We are pleased to recognize your contributions with a benefit package that offers a robust and highly competitive selection of medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability and other work/life benefits for you and your loved ones.

• Benefits begin day of hire
• Matching 403b
• Paid Malpractice provided
• Access to University facilities and resources
• Emory University Courtesy Scholarship benefits for eligible faculty and their family members

Atlanta Beckons:

Atlanta provides modern big-city amenities with southern charm, hospitality and a low cost of living. Besides a thriving arts scene, the city also offers world class restaurants, sporting events, historical museums, great school systems, the World of Coke, The Georgia Aquarium and an abundance of cultural attractions. Other features include nationally ranked private and public universities, the country’s busiest and most efficient international airport, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Atlanta’s central location also allows drivable access to the Gulf Coast and Florida beaches, Tennessee mountains and even North Carolina skiing. You will love Atlanta

About Emory:

Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is the most extensive health care system in Georgia. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 250 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 2,800 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Emory Healthcare is an integrated academic and community healthcare system committed to providing the best care for our patients, educating health professionals and leaders for the future, pursuing discovery research in all of its forms, including basic, clinical, and population-based research, and serving our community. As the clinical enterprise of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, Emory Healthcare is dedicated to the unifying core purpose, core values, and strategic direction of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center.

Additional Details

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