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Maine Health

Congenital Cardiac Surgeon

Maine Health, Portland, Maine, us, 04122

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Overview Congenital Cardiac Surgeon

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center’s Department of Cardiac Surgery is seeking a congenital cardiac surgeon to join their Division of Congenital Cardiac Surgery in Portland, Maine.

The congenital heart surgery program at Maine Medical Center is over 50 years old and is the only congenital cardiac surgery program in Northern New England. The MaineHealth Congenital Heart Center offers the full range of services in congenital cardiology, including catheter-based interventions, electrophysiology and adult congenital cardiology. The surgical program is supported by pediatric cardiac anesthesia, perfusion, intensive care physicians and nursing services. The surgeon will work with the Director of Congenital Cardiac Surgery to expand the division. In addition to pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery, the division supports the pediatric ECMO and pediatric airway surgical programs. The candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the seven members of the Adult Cardiac Surgery program with Centers of Excellence in Mitral Valve Repair, Aortic Surgery, and Mechanical Circulatory Support.

Congenital cardiology and pediatric cardiac surgery services are offered at The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, a 96-bed hospital within Maine Medical Center and a Magnet-designated hospital. The PICU has 8 beds with 400+ admissions per year; the CTICU has 12 beds for patients over 18 years of age. The Malone Family Tower provides state-of-the-art cardiovascular facilities, including cardiac surgery operating suites, hybrid ORs and interventional catheterization suites.

Responsibilities

Teaching and mentoring residents and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Program.

Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Team-based care model with a collaborative approach to care.

Contribute to program development and expansion within the Congenital Cardiac Surgery Division.

Collaborate with pediatric and adult congenital cardiac teams, ECMO, and related programs as appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.

Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Qualifications

Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Completion of United States fellowship/specialty training in congenital cardiac surgery.

ABTS certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery is preferred.

At least five years of experience is required.

Experience in neonatal and adult congenital cardiac surgery.

Application Interested candidates may submit a CV and cover letter.

Portland, Maine

is situated on the Maine coast and offers urban amenities with small-town friendliness. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities and is just two hours north of Boston.

MaineHealth

is a not-for-profit integrated health system with a vision of, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth comprises nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians serving 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. The MaineHealth Total Rewards package includes comprehensive benefits and programs to meet diverse workforce needs.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

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