Section Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Carilion Clinic

2 weeks ago

Roanoke VA United States Carilion Clinic Full time

Section Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Carilion Clinic - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine - Roanoke, VA:

Offering an exceptional opportunity, Carilion Clinic (CC), Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), and the Department of Surgery, Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, in Roanoke, Virginia are searching for a Chief of the Section to lead our growing team of six surgeons and more than 12 advanced practice providers in a clinic-based academic program with remarkable prospects in teaching, research, and clinical surgery.

In July 2025, the Crystal Spring Tower, home of the new Carilion Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) will open. The new signature 10 story building includes 7 dedicated cardiovascular operating rooms (3 Cardiothoracic, 2 Hybrid, and 2 General Vascular), 76 inpatient beds, 9 EP and Cath Labs, MRI, CT, and additional testing. We are committed to pioneering a new era in cardiovascular health by building knowledge through research and education.

Administrative/ Clinical: The Chief will direct the clinical, educational, and research activities for the Section. This position will lead a dynamic group practice who provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care for patients supported by state-of-the-art technology, advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options. Ranked by U.S. News as top 3 hospital in Virginia, the Carilion CVI is rated as high performing in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair, Lung Cancer Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, TAVR, Heart Attack and Stroke.

The Cardiothoracic Surgery group has provided open heart surgery to the region for over 40 years and works closely with referring physicians to ensure exceptional and personalized care. Procedures include CABG, valve surgery, VAD, and comprehensive thoracic surgery (VATS, robotic, and open). Our Cardiothoracic Surgeons partner with Carilion's Aortic and Endovascular Center and Structural Heart teams to offer advanced solutions for our patients. Our teams hold the AMSECT Pillar award for perfusion program and the ELSO Gold Center of Excellence award for ECMO.

Carilion Clinic is a progressive, emerging leader in American healthcare dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing value for every patient, while advancing the quality of care through medical education and research. A physician-led, multi-specialty, not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, Carilion Clinic operates 7 hospitals, 264 outpatient clinics, 850 physicians representing more than 85 specialties, along with over 350 residents and fellows in 30 accredited ACGME programs.

Teaching/Research: Education and research activities and opportunities abound through relationships with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at VTC, Virginia Tech proper, and Radford University.

Our faculty are actively involved in the education of medical students, residents from multiple CC-VTCSOM training programs, allied health science students, and Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate students.

The faculty currently provides clinical training for general surgery residents, plastic surgery residents, integrated cardiothoracic surgery residents (University of Virginia), Advanced GI/MIS/Bariatric fellows, and surgical critical care fellows.

Other requirements include:

MD/DO

Residency or Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery

The position requires an academic appointment at VTCSOM

At least 5 years of progressive surgical leadership in an academic setting with an academic rank of at least Associate Professor

Evidence of strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Physician leadership experience with emphasis on team building; development of integrated collaborative models of care, education, and research; and managing people and programs.

Experience with graduate medical education is preferred.

About the area:

The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000 and has consistently been rated among the "best places to live" in the nation. Roanoke is located at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacularly beautiful Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trail and close to the 22,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake. The area offers sensational outdoor activities but also a surprising array of cultural activities from fine dining to multiple musical venues and playhouses, to symphonies, opera, and ballets. Access to major air-travel hubs is remarkably easy through the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sun, and extended springs and autumns. The region features top-notch schools and Universities and has been coined "the best kept secret in the East."

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Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity are encouraged to apply.

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