Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery & Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery – UF COM‑J

The Department of Surgery and the Heart & Vascular Center at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville (UF COM‑J) seeks a Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The position is a full‑time, 1.0 FTE clinical faculty appointment at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank (tenure or non‑tenure). The successful candidate must be eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of Florida.

• Develop and manage the Division within the Heart & Vascular Center, supervising clinical work and implementing policies and procedures to improve services.
• Oversee delivery of high‑quality cardiothoracic surgical care, including clinical, quality and compliance functions.
• Manage administrative operations, budgeting, resource allocation, vendor relations and staffing of the Division.
• Recruit, retain and evaluate high‑quality physicians and staff.
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including case‑study reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (interventional cardiology, vascular surgery) to provide integrated care.
• Attend leadership meetings and work with hospital administrators and community partners to advance cardiothoracic care.
• Perform patient care: consultations, procedures and management of complex cases.
• Develop and manage call schedules and clinical coverage.
• Organize divisional meetings, guest speaker courses and education programs for medical staff.
• Provide didactic education for medical students, residents and fellows in collaboration with other program directors.
• Promote research and continuous professional development of staff.

• MD/DO or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Board certified or board‑eligible in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Minimum 8 years of post‑fellowship experience performing adult cardiothoracic surgery, including CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery, thoracoscopic/robotic lung resection and mediastinal surgery.
• Evidence of clinical leadership and program management experience.
• Active Florida medical license (or eligibility).

• Demonstrated excellence in advanced cardiac and thoracic procedures (CABG, complex valves, TEVAR, TAVR, robotic surgery, ECMO/LVAD).
• Academic experience with teaching, program development and clinical research.
• Leadership in a cardiothoracic surgical program.

Submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and official transcripts. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications as soon as an applicant pool is identified.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.