Cardiac Surgeon, Open Rank Clinical Faculty

Charlottesville, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The University of Virginia Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery invites applications for a full-time open-rank clinical cardiac faculty position. Academic rank and track (tenure or non-tenure) will be determined based on qualifications and experience. We are seeking a technically skilled and academically engaged surgeon to join a collaborative multidisciplinary heart team. The ideal candidate will be competent in a broad array of advanced cardiac operations including complex coronary revascularization structural valve interventions aortic surgery cardiac transplantation and MCS. Expertise in robotic or other minimally invasive approaches would be especially favorable.

The University of Virginia Health System is a major regional and national referral center with a strong tradition of cross-disciplinary collaboration. Several system-wide growth initiatives are underway including expansion of cardiovascular services investment in surgical innovation and strategic faculty recruitment. UVA is an excellent clinical research and teaching environment at one of the top universities in the country. It is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains the eastern shore and the nations Capital. This includes easy access to the following airports: Charlottesville (CHO) (7.5 miles) Richmond International (RIC)(80 miles) and Dulles International Airport(IAD)(103 miles). Charlottesville is one of the best places to live in the U.S. with a vibrant university town life culture music restaurants excellent schools and outdoor activities.

Must have an MD and be board-certified in Thoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in Virginia
Demonstrated strong leadership teamwork and communication skills
Advanced knowledge and experience in cardiac surgery
Strong interest in academic medicine
Passion for innovation in the field of cardiothoracic surgery