Physician - Surgery, Director of Lung Transplant (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
Locations: Medical Center Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R109172
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a cardiothoracic surgery faculty member for the Surgical Director of Lung Transplantation position to join the Department of Surgery.
Position Overview
The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, led by Dr. Bryan Whitson, MD, PhD at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is seeking a faculty member who has demonstrated experience in all aspects of cardiothoracic transplantation with a strong focus on lung transplantation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients undergoing lung transplantation.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to improving the lives of patients with advanced lung disease. This position will be located on the main campus of the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital.
The Ohio State Lung Center is the only comprehensive lung and pulmonary center in central Ohio. We are also the only hospital in the region that performs adult lung transplants and pulmonary thromboendarterectomies.
Requirements
- Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery, or equivalent
- Recognized experience and expertise in Lung Transplantation
- Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and management of patients with advanced lung disease
- Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and management of candidates for lung transplantation
- Qualify for an Ohio license
- Track record of clinical excellence
- Qualify for academic appointment – Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
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