What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Cardiac Surgeon position at University of Missouri School of Medicine & MU Health Care?
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Department of Surgery
Cardiac Surgeon (NTT)
The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Missouri is seeking outstanding candidates for a clinical faculty position specializing in cardiac surgery. Promoted ranks higher than Assistant Professor are negotiable and contingent upon qualifications. The opportunity exists to quickly build a robust surgical practice.
The University of Missouri is undergoing an unprecedented period of growth. The newly opened NextGen Precision Health Center, located on the MU School of Medicine Campus, will provide talented minds from across the UM System with a new $220.8 million, cutting-edge research facility dedicated to solving our most pressing health concerns. Designed to empower interdisciplinary collaboration as the cornerstone of the initiative, the center will provide the collaborative nexus for activity focused on speeding the path to new treatments and making them accessible to people in need, faster than ever before.
Further strengthening its superior patient care experience, the University of Missouri is moving to an integrated campus with the construction of a new $290 million hospital pavilion. Located on the main MU campus and connected to existing hospital facilities, medical professionals from all specialties, adult and pediatric, will be consolidated into a single campus, providing unified, single location, high-quality experiences for our patients.
Minimum Qualifications: US Board Certified or US Board Eligible in Cardiac Surgery
Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
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Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits
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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
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