UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Surgery: CT Surgery

Job Description Summary

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina is growing rapidly and is seeking to add a new faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to our Adult Cardiac Surgery section.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001068 COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina is growing rapidly and is seeking to add a new faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to our Adult Cardiac Surgery section.

 

The division is currently comprised of 15 active full time faculty members: 9 adult cardiac surgeons, 4 general thoracic surgeons and 2 Ph.D’s running an active research laboratory.  Additionally 2 Emeritus Professors participate in teaching conferences and mentoring.

 

The ideal candidate will be board eligible/certified and have had comprehensive training and skills in the full spectrum of adult cardiovascular surgery. Interest and expertise in aortic surgery including endovascular procedures is preferred.  In addition to playing a key role in the MUSC Heart & Vascular Center, the candidate will also actively participate in the cardiac surgery program at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center.

 

Successful candidates will demonstrate promise in the tripartite mission of academic surgery: clinical care, teaching and research.

 

This is an outstanding opportunity for the appropriate candidate in a city known for its enviable lifestyle.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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