Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor & Division Chief
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 802345
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Co-Director of the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center – UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health System of Texas
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery is seeking an individual with a strong clinical background, as well as demonstrated leadership experience in both research and education, to serve as the Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery. The successful applicant will also serve as Co-Director of the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center, along with the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology.
The Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center is a subunit of the Joint Pediatric Enterprise, formed by UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health System of Texas. The Heart Center includes more than 59 adult and pediatric congenital cardiologists, 10 congenital cardiac anesthesiologists, 15 pediatric cardiac intensivists, and 5 congenital heart surgeons. The current physical plant at Children’s Medical Center includes 32 cardiovascular intensive care unit beds, 40 acute care cardiac beds, 3 operating rooms, 3 catheterization laboratories, and two dedicated cardiac MRI scanners. Planning is well underway for a brand new 552 bed children’s hospital – https://about.childrens.com/expansion/- and the Co-Director/Division Chief will be expected to have substantial input into the final form of the new hospital and heart center. The center is in the DFW metropolitan area, the fourth largest in the country, and among the fastest growing in the country.
The position is full time and based at Children’s Medical Center Dallas.
Applicants must be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS), with additional ABTS Certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Eligibility for a Texas Medical License is required.
Please contact:
Michael E. Jessen, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75390-8879
214-645-7721
Loretta.Ragsdale@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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Benefits
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Health Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 9 Set Paid Holidays and 3 Paid Floating Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 160 Hours (20 days) of PTO accrued per year (13.33 hours/month)
- PTO annual accrual rate increases four hours for every subsequent year of service
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
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