Staff Physician (Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing Staff Physician (Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon) right now, this occupation will be presented in Indiana. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have -state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
JOB SUMMARY:
MISSION & VISION
"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan."
- Abraham Lincoln
The nation's 13th largest city has gone through a dramatic revitalization and a stunning renaissance that makes it a different place than it was just a decade ago. Indy is the perfect balance of cosmopolitan style and small-town charm that makes it a successful destination for leisure travel, conventions and group tours, catering to more than 21 million visitors a year.
We are people who take great pride and deep satisfaction in providing America's veterans with the best clinical care, the most innovative technology, and the most comprehensive array of benefits America has to offer.
In Indianapolis, it's so easy to do so much offering big-city amenities in a convenient, easy-to-navigate package wrapped in a friendly, inviting atmosphere.
The nation's 13th largest city has gone through a dramatic revitalization and a stunning renaissance that makes it a different place than it was just a decade ago. Indy is the perfect balance of cosmopolitan style and small-town charm that makes it a successful destination for leisure travel, conventions and group tours, catering to more than 21 million visitors a year.
DUTIES:
The Roudebush VA Medical Center is seeking Cardiothoracic Surgery applicants. Candidates must have an MD degree, have completed a cardiothoracic surgery residency; have postgraduate training in cardiothoracic surgery; have American Board of Surgery certification or eligibility in both cardiovascular and thoracic surgery; possess skills of a clinical cardiothoracic surgeon. An interest in teaching is also desirable. The position may require eligibility and appointment as an assistant/associate professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery.
Candidates should be proficient in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. The surgeon shall be skilled and knowledgeable in the surgery of the heart and great vessels of the chest cavity. The surgeon must have in-depth knowledge of the major and minor structures of the heart, lungs, and esophagus, as well as an advanced understanding of the complexities of respiration and circulation.
The incumbent specializes in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care of patients with cardiac and respiratory disorders. The candidate should be well trained, experienced, and proficient in the following:
- Endoscopy
- Intensive Care Unit
- Chest Wall
- Lung and Pleura
- Mediastinum
- Diaphragm
- Trachea and bronchus
- Esophagus
- Thoracic -Vascular
- Pericardial disease
- Cardiac disease
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency
Board Certification or Board Eligibility
Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You'll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 21:04:24 GMT
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