Physician / Cardiothoracic Surgery

Children's Nebraska • Omaha, NE

5h

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Children’s Nebraska is seeking 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 position is designed to educate and develop future academic, clinical, and research leaders in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. By the end of the pathway, the surgeon should have clinical expertise in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease.

The candidate will participate in comprehensive care of pediatric cardiac surgery patients across the continuum of treatment, including preoperative evaluation, involvement in complex intraoperative surgical repairs, and postoperative management in the Cardiac Care Unit. The role includes educating medical students, residents, and fellows and 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 provides comprehensive congenital heart care across the region. Its Cardiac Care Unit uses a “door to door” acuity-adaptable care model. The Heart Center is a certified Aetna Institute of Excellence for pediatric congenital heart surgery. Children’s Nebraska is a freestanding pediatric teaching hospital and the region’s only full-service pediatric specialty healthcare center, with a collegial environment focused on collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence.

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, including preoperative evaluation, intraoperative involvement in complex surgical repairs, and postoperative management in the Cardiac Care Unit.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Complete at least one scholarly or research project during the appointment period.

What This Job Offers

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