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The McGuire VA Medical Center

Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Board-Eligible/Board-Certified)

The McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia is accepting applications for a full-time board-eligible/board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Our program is the only one in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System performing heart transplantation and routinely and very successfully implanting LVADs.  Be part of our team with excellent clinical support and great opportunities to do clinical research. We perform a full spectrum of cardiac surgery and general thoracic surgery.  We are affiliated with the CTS program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Hospital. The successful candidate should be eligible for academic appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor level at VCU.

The successful candidate must have experience and interest in heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices. Compensation is commensurate with education, training and experience.  Compensation formula includes base salary and market rate. In addition, there is an annual incentive bonus based on quality and service measures such as patient satisfaction and performance appraisal.  VA employees also enjoy a robust Government benefit package that includes medical, retirement, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 10 paid holidays.

For consideration, please look for our announcement on the USA Jobs website at:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/466614900/

For additional information regarding this position please contact:

Kathryn Pierce, Administrative Officer, 804-675-5112 – E-mail: kathryn.pierce2@va.gov

Cynthia Eckerd, HR Specialist, 804-675-5262 – E-mail: cynthia.eckerd@va.gov

Applicant selected may be subject to drug testing. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and physically challenged persons are encouraged to apply.

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