Associate Director - Cardiac Arrhythmia Center (Electrophysiology) #MED344
The University of Chicago

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, is seeking a full-time faculty member at any rank to join an established group of nationally known physicians and surgeons in the Cardiac Arrhythmia Center (Electrophysiology) within the Heart and Vascular Center. The appointee will have clinical responsibilities predominantly at our main campus in Hyde Park and, if needed, at affiliated off-sites. Clinical responsibilities include performing cardiac electrophysiology procedures and doing outpatient cardiology clinic, inpatient service, and consultation.

Additionally, the Associate Director will assist the Director of Electrophysiology in creating a strategy for growth of the cardiac electrophysiology subsection. They will also work with the Director to oversee the day-to-day management of the cardiac electrophysiology labs and the outpatient and inpatient cardiac electrophysiology services. The appointee will work to grow the research footprint of the subsection by increasing participation and enrolment in clinical trials, as well as close interaction with the basic scientists involved in cardiac EP research. The appointee will work collaboratively with UCM offsite facilities (e.g. Crown Point, Orland Park, River East) and our network partners (e.g. Advent Health) to offsite growth of the cardiac electrophysiology practice. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.

Cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Chicago has a long tradition of clinical and academic excellence. A full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are provided as well as two new state-of-the-art, dedicated clinical electrophysiology laboratories. The program is currently accredited to train up to 3 ACGME-accredited clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellows each year.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be ABIM Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

We especially welcome applicants who specialize in therapeutic approaches for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, device implantations, and lead management, and have experience with outreach patient referral activities.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/156982. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

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