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Thoracic Surgeon

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Position description

Department of Surgery

Position: Thoracic Surgeon—Assistant Level

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is recruiting an Assistant Thoracic Surgeon to join their dynamic and growing Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. This position will be in the (Senate) Professor of Clinical-X Series or the (Non-Senate) Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series at the Assistant Professor Level.

The responsibilities of this successful candidate include:

· Providing patient care in multiple aspects of adult non-cardiac thoracic surgery
· Participation in research programs
· Teaching of residents, and medical students, and physician extenders
· Demonstrating professional competence and activity
· Performing University and public service

UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is an essential component of the comprehensive cardiovascular program at UC Irvine's School of Medicine. The goal of the program is to provide the highest level of care with the use of the most modern and cutting-edge surgical techniques and technologies. We also work closely in collaboration with the pulmonary and oncologic services to partner in this endeavor.

The division was reorganized and refocused in 1995, and it has since been a leader in terms of outcomes research and quality improvement. For the past 10 years, division faculty members have consistently achieved superior clinical outcomes in a challenging environment with critically ill patients.

The goal of UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is to provide the highest quality thoracic surgical services and outcomes, offer superb care to our patients, emphasize continuous quality improvement, encourage growth and diversity of services, provide responsible, cost-effective care, and prepare for the changing healthcare environment.

To learn more about the Division, visit https://www.surgery.uci.edu/cardiothoracic.

UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery

UC Irvine’s Department of Surgery faculty members have expertise in multiple complex diseases and are integrated to subspecialties including cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, vascular diseases, cardiovascular diseases, hepatobiliary diseases, trauma and surgical critical care.

The department has become one of the region’s most prestigious clinical, research and academic surgical programs. For more than 50 years, the Department of Surgery has been dedicated to helping patients live well and stay well. The department’s principle — “When You See One of Us, You See All of Us” — underscores the department’s commitment to ensure patients the broadest expertise and most comprehensive care possible.

To learn more about UC Irvine’s Department of Surgery, visit https://www.surgery.uci.edu.

Requirements

· Graduate of certified residency program in thoracic surgery.
· Training and expertise in lung cancer surgery preferred
· Candidates with minimally invasive surgical experience, especially robotic thoracic surgery are encouraged to apply
· An M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
· Board certification or board eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery
· California Medical License
· Strong interest and demonstrated abilities in delivering patient care in an academic clinical setting

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with training, qualifications, and experience.

Application Instructions - To be considered for the position, interested candidates should visit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF05705, complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically.

Committee Chair contact:
Ali Mahtabifard, MD
E-mail: amahtabi@uci.edu

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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Job location

Orange, CA