COMPLETE UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Surgery: Pediatric CT Surgery - Charleston

Job Description Summary

The Division of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking applicants for a faculty position in the field of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC003832 COM SURG CT Pediatric Cardiac Surgery CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

The Division of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking applicants for a faculty position in the field of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience and be board certified/eligible (or equivalent) in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery with additional experience in heart transplantation and mechanical support. Qualified applicants will have completed a pediatric cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at a recognized institution and be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina before the start date.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional technical ability, be a strong leader, highly innovative, and provide outstanding, high quality surgical care to complement an already highly accomplished group.  Success in this position will require the development of strong collaborative relationships across the enterprise, including pediatric cardiology, intensive care medicine, anesthesia, hospital administration.  Academic rank and potential tenure will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and stature in the field.  

In this role the surgeon will help establish performance targets that align with institutional goals in patient care, research, education, operations, and finance.  This includes ensuring excellent patient outcomes, establishing innovative programs, supporting original investigation, mentoring faculty and trainees, ensuring an environment of diversity and inclusion, and meeting financial and operational targets.  

Leadership opportunities in heart transplantation and mechanical support will be available for our well-established high volume pediatric and adult congenital heart failure program. Additional responsibilities include teaching, undertaking supervision of surgery residents. Other activities and include participation in student education, resident selection and evaluation, and involvement in clinical and translational research. Other clinical, research and academic opportunities are available and can be tailored to individual interests.

The Division is home to three full-time clinical faculty, a team of four advanced practice providers, and clinical support staff. The projected start date will be June/ July 2024. We provide comprehensive care for complex medical and surgical patients from newborn to adults in the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital which stands majestically on the downtown Charleston peninsula with magnificent views of the surrounding tidal rivers and windswept harbor. An entire floor is dedicated to the Heart Center – including 2 cardiac operating rooms, 2 catheterization labs, and a state-of-the-art 29-bed inpatient unit able to provide critical care, step-down and acuity adaptable care models. Over 400 cardiac operations per year are performed at our center. Significant resource expansion is planned in the near future to accommodate programmatic growth.

The Medical University of South Carolina is consistently ranked among the top Children’s Hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and our Heart Center is currently ranked 4th nationally. Our cardiac program has a long history of stability and is the only surgical and interventional center in South Carolina.

Charleston is known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, beautiful beaches, celebrated restaurant community and mannerly people.  The Charleston area boasts many accolades including being named the Top U.S. Small City for the sixth consecutive year by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

The position includes a continuing academic appointment in the Department of Surgery at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank on the tenure track.

Minimum Requirements: MD or MD Equivalent

Interested individuals should forward a letter of intent and curriculum vitae to:

Minoo N. Kavarana M.D., F.A.C.S

Robert L. Sade, MD Chair, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery

Co-Director, Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center

Surgical Director, Pediatric Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Support

Medical University of South Carolina

10 McClennan Banks Drive

SJ 2190 N / MSC 918

Charleston SC 29425

Tel 843-792-3361

Fax 843-792-9783

kavarana@musc.edu

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

Additional Job Description

The Department of Surgery is dedicated to ensuring the voices of our trainees, staff, faculty, and patients are heard; their thoughts are respected and their feelings are valued.  We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture dedicated to helping shape the field of surgery to be more diverse. We value our residents, fellows, faculty, and staff of every race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. Our goal is to continue to expand our diversity within our talented team, which leads to even more inclusive patient-centered care. Please click on the link below to learn more about our diversity efforts.

https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/surgery/diversity-and-inclusion 
 

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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