Assistant Professor-Surgical Director, Adult congenital Heart Surgery Program

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Assistant Professor and Surgical Director within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, specifically focusing on the Adult Congenital Heart Surgery Program at OHSU. The role involves a focused commitment to aortic procedures and pathology, participating in the Aorta Program. It includes active involvement in education for students, residents, fellows, and staff, as well as participation in administrative committees and public service. The individual will also engage in research, including obtaining grants and gifts for cardiac disease study, and provide patient care within the scope of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at OHSU Hospital, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, and the Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center. The primary clinical duties will be at OHSU, with shared on-call responsibility across these locations.

Requirements

• American Board of Thoracic Surgeons (ABTS) board certified or board eligible
• Oregon and Washington medical licensure or eligibility for licensure
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Receipt of medical staff privileges at PHSWMC, OHSU and the Portland VAMC

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training or substantial experience with thoracic aortic procedures is preferred

Responsibilities

• Focused commitment in aortic procedures and pathology and participation in the Aorta Program at OHSU
• Active involvement in education for students, residents, fellows and staff
• Participation in the administrative committees of OHSU and those in the Department of Surgery
• Engaging in public service for the benefit of OHSU
• Obtaining grants and gifts for study of cardiac disease
• Participating in other research at OHSU relating to cardiac disease processes
• Provide patient care activities which fall under the scope of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at OHSU Hospital, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, and the Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center
• Shared on-call responsibility with the rest of the Adult Cardiac Surgery faculty at OHSU Hospital, the Portland VAMC, and PeaceHealth SWMC

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington
• OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations
• OHSU is striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees