Physician / Faculty - Adult Cardiac Surgeon - Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Jefferson Health - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 19107-4083, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/23/24

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (TJUH) in Philadelphia, is seeking an Adult Cardiac Surgeon to join our growing academic adult cardiac surgery practice at the Assistant or Associate Professor Level. As part of our Cardiothoracic team, you will be involved in busy, growing, and quality-focused practice encapsulating a broad spectrum of adult cardiothoracic surgery including advanced valve repair, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and complex cardiac surgeries,

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Division provides services exclusively to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Abington Hospital. The practice includes an active heart transplant program based at TJUH and assist device programs (including Destination Therapy Programs) at both sites. Surgical procedures including, TAVR, LVAD’s, MitraClip, minimally invasive valve surgery, complex aortic surgery, endovascular stent grafting for thoracic aortic disease and advance heart failure treatments.

Ideal candidate will have two years of experience, and qualified new graduates are welcome to apply. Proficient in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive procedures and structural heart.

Applicants must apply online and are invited to also forward a curriculum vitae to the Cardiothoracic Search Committee, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, ATTN: Rachel Fowkes, Physician Recruiter at [Register to View] Jefferson Health and its network of hospitals and physician practices serve patients throughout the Delaware Valley. We have a robust network of 18 hospitals, 3500 physicians, 9600 nurses, 3,876 licensed beds, and physician practices throughout the counties of:

  • Bucks
  • Camden
  • Gloucester
  • Montgomery
  • Philadelphia

We are Philadelphia's second largest employer, and nationally ranked by US News & World Report in seven specialties including #2 Ophthalmology (Wills Eye), #9 Rehabilitation (MossRehab), #10 in Orthopedics (Rothman Orthopaedics at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, 3B Orthopedics, the Abington Orthopedic & Spine). Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, Jefferson Health provides the exceptional care you expect – close to home or work – through our broad family of primary care physicians and specialists. Jefferson Health is home to nationally ranked experts who provide a personalized care plan for you. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health is one of only 70 NCI-designated cancer centers in the country. With more than 30,000 employees, we are the largest health system in the Philadelphia region by total licensed beds. And our work to improve lives is never done.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.