Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Job with Inova Health in Fall

Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Job with Inova Health in Falls Church, VA

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The Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking an experienced Thoracic Organ Procurement Surgeon to join our heart and lung transplant team. Candidates should have cardiac and thoracic surgery board certification, prior thoracic organ recovery experience as a primary surgeon, and meet OPO credentialing requirements for ACIN registration.

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Evaluation of donor organs (heart, lung, and heart/lung) and organ procurement including DCD recoveries
• Participation in normothermic regional perfusion
• Supervision of surgical assist, preservation, perfusion, or other organ recovery support staff
• Availability on a rotational basis to provide 24/7 coverage and to work in teams when needed to support multiple or sequential procurements

Required skills:

• Extensive surgical experience
• Leadership, time management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of transplant/organ procurement regulations
• Excellent communication skills in high-pressure situations
• Flexibility and ability to respond in urgent situations

Additional requirements:

• An MD or DO degree with board certification in Cardiac Surgery, Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Transplant, Lung Transplant & Thoracic Surgery preferred
• Current or eligibility for an unrestricted Virginia state medical license
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for clinical and non-clinical audiences
• Ability to establish physician relationships and manage an interdisciplinary team

About Inova Fairfax Medical Campus:

• 923 beds
• Ranked #1 Hospital in DC and Virginia by US News 2021
• Only Level I Trauma Center in Northern Virginia
• Comprehensive Stroke Certified

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