Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Job at Inova Health in Falls Church, VA

Job ID: 1309342

Employer Job ID: 647813

Physician | Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Job | Falls Church, VA 22042

Procurement Cardiac Surgeon at Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern Virginia

Inova Fairfax Hospital

part of Inova Health

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Job Description

The Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking an experienced Thoracic Organ Procurement Surgeon to join our heart and lung transplant team. Successful candidates will have cardiac and thoracic surgery board certification, prior thoracic organ recovery experience as primary surgeon and meet OPO credentialing requirements for ACIN registration.

Clinical responsibilities include:

Evaluation of donor organs (heart, lung, and heart/lung) and organ procurement including DCD recoveries
Participation in normothermic regional perfusion
Supervision of surgical assist, preservation, perfusion, or other organ recovery support staff
Availability on a rotational basis to provide 24/7 coverage and to work in teams when needed to support multiple or sequential procurements

Required skills:

Extensive surgical experience
Leadership, time management, teamwork and problem-solving
Knowledge of transplant/organ procurement regulations
Excellent communication skills in normal or high-pressure situations
Flexibility and ability to respond in urgent situations

Additional Requirements An MD or DO degree with board certification in Cardiac Surgery, Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Transplant, Lung Transplant & Thoracic Surgery Preferred.

Current or eligibility for an unrestricted Virginia state medical license. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-one. Expertise in establishing physician relationships combined with the ability to manage an interdisciplinary team while appreciating and fostering peer participation from all disciplines. Advocate for organizational Mission, Vision and Values

About Inova Fairfax Medical Campus:

923 beds
US News 2021 ranked #1 Hospital in DC and Virginia
Only Level I Trauma Center in Northern Virginia
Comprehensive Stroke Certified
"A" from The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grade
Diverse Patient Population
Proximity to Washington DC (Large Metropolitan Area)

Incentive/Benefits Package:
Hospital employed position
Competitive guaranteed salary and incentive component for the first 2 years
Productivity-based salary after completion of the guaranteed period
Full benefits, including, health, dental, vision and life
Annual CME support
Licensure and DEA reimbursement