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The Congenital Heart Center at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time highly qualified Congenital Cardiac Surgeon for a non-tenure faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the College of Medicine.
Candidate qualifications include Board Certification in Thoracic surgery after successfully completing an ACGME-approved Thoracic Surgery Residency as well as Subspecialty Certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled, ABTS-certified surgeon or equivalent with expertise across a full range of procedures, including neonatal surgery, complex congenital transplantation, and advanced adult congenital surgery. Our program emphasizes collaborative and constructive teamwork across multiple medical disciplines. The candidate should demonstrate adaptability, and a capacity to contribute beyond clinical duties in areas such as innovation, education, research, leadership, or enterprise growth. Clinical proficiency and strong teamwork skills are essential to uphold the highest standards.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the entire spectrum of pediatric cardiac surgery including neonates, adult congenital, mechanical circulatory support as well as heart transplantation. A demonstrable clinical record and desire to pursue clinical investigation and/or translational research is required.
About Us
The Congenital Heart Center Surgery division consists of 3 surgeons, all with extensive clinical and academic experience. We prioritize a supportive culture that values teamwork and fosters collaboration across the Heart Center team. Our focus is on excellent clinical outcomes and a work environment designed to retain talented team members.
The clinical services are delivered at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty services and is one of the Southeast's premier pediatric medical centers. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital provides care for the children of Florida and is a major destination center for pediatric and congenital cardiac patients, both nationally and internationally, who require specialized attention for complex medical problems.
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital represents the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. Our state of the art facilities include a 23 bed cardiac critical care unit, dedicated congenital heart intervention and EP labs with hybrid capabilities, dedicated operating rooms.
UF Health, the University of Florida’s academic health center, is the country’s only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprise focus on building collaborative specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. The UF College of Medicine, the largest college within UF’s academic health center, is currently the highest-ranked medical school in Florida. UF Health Shands, UF Health’s private, not-for-profit hospital system, includes seven hospitals, a state-designated Level I trauma center, a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a regional burn center, and an emergency air and ground transport program.
Total Rewards
The Congenital Heart Center is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our faculty by providing a comprehensive Total Rewards package that caters to a range of individual and family needs. We prioritize elevating our benefits offerings to ensure our faculty has access to the best possible support.
Our benefits package includes a wide range of offerings, such as:
- Opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment, with access to UF's extensive resources and state-of-the-art facilities, as well as collaboration with other UF departments, including biomedical engineering, education, and more.
- 403(b)/457 plans retirement plans
- Individual and family health insurance
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- Public service forgiveness loan eligibility
- Domestic partner benefits
- Sovereign immunity malpractice status
- Paid sick, vacation, and parental leave
- Lots of sunshine
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