Physician (Cardiothoracic Surgeon)

Veterans Health Administration • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Miami VA Healthcare System’s Surgery Service is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to contribute to quality care standards and the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. The role calls for strong communication and teamwork skills and adaptability to the needs of a growing medical center. The physician provides surgical and critical care for adult patients with conditions affecting the heart, blood vessels in the chest, lungs, esophagus, chest wall, great vessels, heart valves, mediastinum, diaphragm, and airway, including trauma patients. The role also includes supervising medical students, residents, and/or fellows.

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled, with eligible applicants referred weekly until a selection is made. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to individual eligibility and program approval. Recruitment/relocation incentives are authorized, while permanent change of station relocation assistance is not authorized. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor, and the incumbent may be required to work various shifts temporarily or permanently based on facility or patient-care needs. VA offers a total rewards package that includes competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid time off, retirement and insurance programs, and other benefits described in the announcement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, or qualifying alternative training and independent-practice experience described in the announcement.
• Board certification in Thoracic Surgery or Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements and pass the required pre-employment physical examination.
• Must satisfy applicable pre-employment conditions, including drug testing for selected applicants in testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions safely and be physically, emotionally, and mentally stable.
• Physical demands include moderate lifting up to 44 pounds; carrying objects up to 15 pounds; frequent reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, hands, and legs; use of cranes and motor vehicles; walking and standing up to 8 hours; bending and climbing; and ability to hear a whisper.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiothoracic experience.

Responsibilities

• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, consult with, and provide pre-, intra-, and postoperative surgical care to adult patients with thoracic and cardiothoracic conditions.
• Provide surgical care for coronary artery disease; cancers of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall; abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves; congenital chest and heart anomalies; mediastinal tumors; diaphragm diseases; airway conditions; and chest injuries, including trauma.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions, injuries, and diseases affecting organs in the thorax and chest.
• Perform corrective and critical-care operations, including chest wall tumor resections, tracheostomies, lung transplants, and pulmonary embolectomies.
• Prescribe or recommend laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and medications in accordance with current medical center, VHA, and DEA policy and within scope of practice.
• Supervise medical students, residents, and/or fellows.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment), with awards up to $200,000 subject to eligibility and program review.
• Recruitment/relocation incentive authorized at 50%.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid absence for CME.
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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