Cardiothoracic Surgery Instructor, Department of Surgery (M67840) 45001964 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284 Faculty Clinical Faculty MCVP School Of Medicine MBU This is an MCV Physicians job posting and opportunity. This is not a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) job posting. None of the information or duties below is part of a job offered by VCU. Advertising Summary: Virginia
Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Surgery Duties & Responsibilities: A. Mission or
Goal of Unit: The mission of the VCU Division of Cardiothoracic surgery is to both provide the Mid-Atlantic’s most advanced, patient-oriented, cost-effective and safe cardiothoracic services, as well as to create the finest training environment for the region’s future cardiothoracic specialists. The current environment increasingly mandates leading both regional and national quality initiatives in cardiothoracic
surgery. B. Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal: The Instructor in Cardiothoracic surgery will play a central role in the heart and lung transplant program, serving as a key operative leader in the evaluation and surgical recovery of donor organs. This position requires expertise in cardiothoracic anatomy, donor assessment, and organ preservation techniques, with the ability to
independently perform heart and lung procurements in collaboration with national organ‑sharing networks. The surgeon will work closely with transplant physicians, coordinators, and perfusion teams to ensure optimal graft quality and seamless communication throughout the procurement process. In addition to procurement responsibilities, the surgeon will participate in the full continuum of transplant care, including
assisting in the recipient surgery, shared call coverage, inpatient management of pre‑ and post‑transplant patients, participation in the cardiac surgery, ECMO call schedule. Responsibilities include managing complex cardiothoracic conditions, supporting mechanical circulatory support patients, and providing timely operative and critical care interventions as needed. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical
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