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Surgical Director of Structural Heart and Cardiac Valve Program
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Medical Director
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 06519, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/06/21
Job Description & Requirements
Surgical Director of Structural Heart and Cardiac Valve Program - in Connecticut
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $700000.00 - 950000.00

Yale School of Medicine is seeking a qualified cardiac surgeon for an exciting leadership opportunity. The incoming Surgical Director of the Structural Heart and Cardiac Valve Program will lead a multidisciplinary program that includes an accomplished team of cardiac surgeons, structural interventional cardiologists, heart failure cardiologists, cardiac imaging specialists, and nurse coordinators. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience and demonstrate a track record of academic involvement in clinical teaching and research.

Opportunity Highlights
  • Integral leadership role within a team of world-class heart specialists offering the most advanced technologies and techniques available
  • Proven history of successful outcomes within the program—Yale New Haven Hospital maintains one of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ highest ratings for heart surgery
  • Involvement in clinical teaching of cardiothoracic surgery residents as well as structural heart fellows
  • Ample opportunities and support for research, particularly outcomes based and surgical trials
  • Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and academic rank
  • Excellent benefits through Yale University

Community Highlights

Located alongside the Long Island Sound in a beautiful region of New England, New Haven is a charming city that offers a remarkable quality of life for all its residents.
  • Excellent public and private schools as well as local colleges and universities
  • Four distinct seasons and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including swimming, sailing, skating, hiking, biking, and golfing
  • Ranked by Niche as one of the "Most Diverse Cities in America"
  • Convenient access to New York City (1.5h) and Boston (2.5h)


Required Qualifications
Eligible for unrestricted license in Connecticut,
Board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery,
Significant expertise in cardiac valve cases and structural heart,
5+ years of experience in an academic setting

Preferred Qualifications
Previous leadership experience

Job Benefits



About the Company
Merritt Hawkins, an AMN Healthcare company, is a permanent physician placement service that fills more physician jobs than any other firm. In addition to being the nation’s leader in physician employment search and consulting services, Merritt Hawkins also recruits and places select allied health professionals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.



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