What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Cardiologist position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked #14 in the United States, the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the No. 2 hospital in Texas for Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S. News and World Report, is seeking an outstanding cardiologist for a position which will have duties at both the UT Southwestern and Dallas Veteran Affairs Medical Center locations. Candidate will be superior in all aspects of Cardiology and capable of teaching Cardiology fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students through didactic lectures and participation in various multidisciplinary conferences. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Applicants should meet these qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent
- Successful completion of ACGME-accredited cardiology and Interventional Cardiology fellowship programs
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas
Cardiology Division, Facilities & Equipment:
- Nationally recognized Cardiology Division with more than 100 faculty members that fosters a collegial and collaborative environment with a focus on faculty career development.
- William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital has 6 laboratories dedicated to cardiac catheterization/EP. A state-of-the art facility that is visually appealing, incorporates advanced technology, and was designed for patient comfort and well-being and to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration, Clements University Hospital is a centerpiece for carrying out UT Southwestern's three-part mission - to heal, innovate, and educate.
- ACGME-accredited Cardiology fellowship programs including Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Interventional Cardiology, as well as Texas Medical Board-accredited fellowship programs in Structural Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Echocardiography, Cardio-Oncology, and Cardiology Advanced Research and Clinical Training, Hypertension.
- A close collaboration exists with the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery comprised of skilled cardiac surgeons who serve as a regional referral source for complex, quaternary care.
Research Environment:
- Research interests are supported by a culture of collaboration with our strong basic science and clinical teams within the department and across the campus
- Interdisciplinary care conferences that serve as springboards for clinically relevant research
- Robust research coaching and mentorship
- Advanced clinical and pre-clinical instruments and resources
- Administrative, biostatistical and logistical support resources within the department
Compelling Faculty Benefits:
- Excellent healthcare plans, competitive salary, and retirement benefits
- Dedicated academic time
- Administrative, biostatistical, and logistical support
- On-campus transportation system ensures mobility between the various clinical locations
- Nearby daycare with UTSW-affiliated rates
- Flexible work-plans as appropriate
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex:
- Ranked among top 10 U.S. places to live with the highest pay adjusted to cost of living, with affordable housing and relatively low crime rates
- A thriving culinary scene, world-renowned arts districts, major professional sports teams, trendy entertainment venues, unparalleled shopping opportunities, and extensive parks and recreation
- A richly diverse metropolitan region of 7.1 million residents, with more than 200 unique cities
- Two major commercial airports
- Average commute time of less than 30 minutes
- Unemployment rate below the national average
- High-quality elementary and secondary schools, and 45 colleges and universities.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify. For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit
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