Assistant or Associate Professor, David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery

Assistant or Associate Professor, David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery

Institution

Baylor College of Medicine ( is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and research affiliates.

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery seeks exceptional candidates at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure) to serve in the David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery at both the McNair Campus and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.

The successful candidate will join a busy team of thoracic surgeons and will demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, research, innovation, teaching, and collaborative practices. The applicant should possess exceptional clinical skills and expertise in thoracic surgery, have strong interpersonal skills, and have a keen interest in contributing to our innovative research and educational program. The division oversees a traditional thoracic surgery fellowship, an integrated thoracic surgery residency, and specialty fellowships.

Job Duties

• Actively participate in department and division clinical, research, and educational programs.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based, state-of-the-art protocols and quality metrics for the service at BCM.
• Render professional care and services to patients in accordance with accepted standards of care for the thoracic surgery profession.
• Conduct clinical activities at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center (BSLMC) and McNair campus.
• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
• Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients.
• Communicate with other physicians, patients, and their family members concerning patient care.
• Collaborate with other providers and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
• Provide call coverage as assigned for Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC), Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), and other affiliated hospitals, as needed.
• Grow the thoracic surgery division through participation in clinical, research, and education efforts.
• Maintain an interest and course of professional growth through completion of continuing medical education requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must be certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and qualify for full and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Texas, have completed an advanced fellowship in thoracic surgery. Rank and tenure status are commensurate upon qualifications.

Enthusiastic applicants seeking a perfect balance of excellence in patient care and a wide range of opportunities for scholarly activities should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references to Shawn Groth, MD, care of Stephanie Middleton at

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care.