Assistant Professor Of Surgery job description

Title: Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Professor or Associate Professor) at Baylor College of Medicine/Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine is a seeking a Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery with the rank of professor or associate professor to lead the adult cardiothoracic surgery program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). This program is one of the largest volume cardiac programs in the VA system and one of a very few to include a ventricular assist device and on-site heart transplant program. The MEDVAMC program is also supported by an on-site surgical health services research group.

Ideally located in the heart of the world's largest medical center, our 250-faculty member department works at iconic institutions, including the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, the Texas Heart Institute, the Texas Children's Hospital, Ben Taub General Hospital, and the MEDVAMC. We are ranked 13th in the nation by USNWR for departments of surgery.

The BCM Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery performs a high volume of adult cardiac operations annually at three affiliated hospitals. Substantial resources will be available to the successfully recruited candidate to further grow and develop a nationally prominent clinical and research program in adult cardiac surgery. The Division trains 15 cardiothoracic surgery "5-3" and I-6 residents as well as advanced cardiac surgery fellows and maintains a robust research program in clinical, translational, and basic science research.

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine is committed to excellence in surgical care, education, and research. The program continues to be an international leader in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
Minimum Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have an established track record of clinical excellence in cardiac surgery with incorporation of innovative surgical techniques. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching cardiothoracic surgery residents and advanced fellows and leading clinical and translational research efforts. ABTS board certification or board eligibility is required, and the candidate must qualify for a full and unrestricted Texas medical license. An established record of accomplishment in clinical research is preferred.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant to work in our Cardiac Surgery department located at Palos Hospital. This is a combination of ~50% in patient / ~50% outpatient.

Schedule: full-time (40-hours/week) - days TBD; On call schedule for surgeries

The Physician Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Physician Assistant will work in collaboration with the surgeons to provide pre and post-op care to the cardiac surgery patient.
Floor duties for the PA include

Collect laboratory data, vital signs, and any significant events on postop and preop patients

The patient will be evaluated by the PA and a plan will be formulated

Round with the surgeon and review the plan in the morning

Write all pre and postop notes

During the day the PA will follow up on any events with the patients and round with the on-call surgeon at the end of the work day

Answer urgent phone calls from cardiac catheterization labs at Palos hospital and facilitate transfers or emergent OR requests

Must be available at all times during cardiac catheterization working hours during the week

Complete discharges on any patient ready to leave the hospital status post surgery

Evaluate and initiate work up for new inpatient consultations

Admit patients from outside hospitals or directly from home for evaluation for cardiac surgery

Answer service phone with questions/problems regarding inpatients and outpatients

Weekend rounding duties TBD but may include the same duties that hold true during the week which include collecting laboratory data, vital signs, any significant events overnight, evaluating the postop or preop patient, writing a progress note, formulating a plan for the patient for the day, and reviewing that plan with the rounding physician. The PA will also complete any discharges on any patient ready to leave the hospital.

OR duties:

The PA will also have duties in the operating room when not assigned to rounding on patients:

First assist with all open heart cases

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting on CABG patients

The PA will take rotating call for the OR during the week and on weekends for emergency cardiac surgery cases. Schedule TBD.

Outpatient duties:

See postop patients in the outpatient clinic

Refill medications and facilitate outpatient orders if needed

Debride wounds if needed

Schedule surgery for patients who have been seen in the office as new consults and are deemed surgical candidates