Physician / Cardiothoracic Surgery

Children's Hospital & Medical Center • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Children’s Nebraska seeks a candidate for a two-year Clinical Instructor position in its growing academic and clinical program. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary support staff. The pathway is intended to educate and develop future academic, clinical, and research leaders in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. By its completion, the surgeon should have clinical expertise in all aspects of the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease.

The position participates in comprehensive care of pediatric cardiac surgery patients across the treatment continuum, including preoperative evaluation, involvement in complex surgical repairs, and postoperative management in the Cardiac Care Unit. It also includes educating medical students, residents, and fellows and contributing to the division’s academic mission by completing at least one scholarly or research project during the appointment.

The Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center at Children’s Nebraska is a comprehensive congenital heart program serving the region. Its team includes 33 pediatric cardiology faculty members, 3 pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, 10 pediatric cardiac intensivists, 6 pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, and nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The Cardiac Care Unit uses a “door to door” acuity-adaptable care model, providing care from admission through discharge. The Heart Center is a certified Aetna Institute of Excellence for pediatric congenital heart surgery. Children’s Nebraska is the region’s only full-service pediatric specialty healthcare center and a freestanding pediatric teaching hospital focused on clinical care, education, research, patient experience, and safety.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree, or international equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a Nebraska license.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in cardiothoracic surgery, or international equivalent.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a congenital cardiac surgery fellowship, or international equivalent experience.
• Experience in pediatric cardiac surgery at a high-volume center.

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive care of pediatric cardiac surgery patients across the full treatment continuum.
• Conduct preoperative evaluations.
• Participate in complex intraoperative surgical repairs.
• Manage patients postoperatively in the Cardiac Care Unit.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Complete at least one scholarly or research project during the appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree