Cardiothoracic Surgery - Standby Physician

Primary Location Location GDepartment

Heart Network

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Employee Status Stand ByCincinnati 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. We have multiple collaborations with the Divisions of Cardiology, Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, as well as a myriad of other divisions throughout CCHMC.

As one of the three integrated components of the Heart Institute Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, & Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, a multidisciplinary business unit within Cincinnati Children's, our division has enjoyed a highly esteemed profile internationally as an innovative leader in the management of pediatric and congenital cardiac patients.

Surgeons within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CCHMC may perform surgery at a number of locations. The selected candidate for this role 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 and other partners. The candidate will be able to reside where they desire but will need to be available within 72 hours to report to a partner site.

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, or an ongoing assignment. The duration of each assignment depends on the needs of the Heart Network Partner sites.

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.

For more information contact:
David Morales, MD (David.Morales) Director, Congenital Heart Surgery, Heart Institute Bailey - Tweddell Chair of Congenital Heart Surgery Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics Professor, UC Department of Surgery.

• Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent.
• Current active unrestricted medical license.
• 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.

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

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is a nonprofit pediatric academic institution that consistently ranks among the top five pediatric hospitals in the country. Our 16,000+ employees, faculty, residents, and fellows share the same vision: to be the leader in improving child health. We are committed to building a diverse faculty and strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability.

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