Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Job at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana University Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group, invites applications for a full-time Cardiovascular Surgeon with Fellowship training in Aortic Surgery to join our highly skilled multidisciplinary team in the Indianapolis Metro Region.Applicants should have experience in teaching residents and fellows, and passion for caring for complex cardiovascular patients.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing advanced adult cardiovascular surgical operations including complex coronary revascularization, valve repair and replacement, aortic aneurysm and dissection, and transcatheter procedures. They will support and contribute to a growing practice with highly collaborative and interdependent quality systems in place for successful patient outcomes. This is a full-time faculty position; salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
Indiana University Health System is a major regional and statewide referral center with a strong tradition of innovation, research, and multi-disciplinary collaboration.The IU Health System is undergoing expansion of the statewide cardiovascular institute and hospital specialty practices, with strategic investment in surgical innovation, faculty recruitment, and opening of a new $6 Billion state-of-the-art Academic Health Center in 2027.The Indiana University Department of Surgery and School of Medicine are committed to the education, promotion, and development of successful surgical leaders and surgeon scientists. This position is dually employed by IU Health Medical Group and IU School of Medicine with a comprehensive benefit package.

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Job Duties:
Provide patient care in Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Aortic Surgery.
Support and contribute to a growing collaborative Academic practice, Cardiovascular Institute and the Mission of Indiana University Health and School of Medicine.
Participate in scholarly activity, resident education, and system-wide quality initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Candidates will:
Have an MD/DO and be Board-Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Have completed a general surgery residency program and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship OR integrated residency program, AND additional specialty training in Aortic Surgery and Transcatheter Aortic Procedures.Applicants should have a minimum of two years of employment experience following completion of training.
Be licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in Indiana
Demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a large dynamic health system
Commit to the teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students
Have a passion for innovation and investigation in the specialty of cardiothoracic surgery

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