[Hiring] Cardiothoracic Surgery - Standby Physician @Cincinnati Children's

Role Description

Cincinnati Children's (CCHMC) is inviting applications for a standby Congenital Heart Surgeon. The individual selected will join the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CCHMC, which is comprised of a team dedicated to the most progressive surgical care of children with cardiothoracic pathology. Our research and innovation efforts within the division are well established and highly productive in several areas, including:

• Basic science
• 3D modeling and virtual surgery
• Outcome and translational research

The selected candidate will operate as a stand-by network surgeon who supports Cincinnati Children’s partnered hospital systems such as:

• Akron Children’s Hospital
• Kentucky Children’s Hospital
• Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
• Other partners

The surgeon will support the development and growth of the Heart Network with CCHMC while directly working with the Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon at each Heart Network location. The assignments will vary in duration and notice period and may include:

• Vacation coverage
• Weekend and holiday on-call shifts
• Monthly shifts
• Coverage for several months
• Ongoing assignments

Compensation will be commensurate for the time worked. The Heart Network seeks to positively impact the health of as many patients and families with cardiovascular disease as possible, wherever they live.

Qualifications

• Faculty appointment will be consistent with the applicant’s qualifications and experience for either a Professor or an Associate Professor with University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics.
• Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent.
• Current active unrestricted medical license.
• Associate/Full Professor appointment.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Congenital Heart Surgery or the international equivalent.
• Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services office.
• Completion of all required CCHMC pre-employment activities (screening, background check, badging and orientation).
• Must disclose any official disciplinary actions by a hospital, specialty board, medical association, or government agency.

Requirements

• Teaching and training competence in pediatrics for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive job description provided upon request.