Full Job Description
The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, is seeking full-time faculty members at any rank to join an established group of nationally known electrophysiology physicians in the Cardiac Arrhythmia Center (Electrophysiology) within the Heart and Vascular Center. Appointees will have clinical responsibilities predominantly at our main campus and at affiliated off-sites in the University of Chicago Medicine Health Network if needed. Clinical responsibilities include performing cardiac electrophysiology procedures and doing outpatient cardiology clinic, inpatient service, and consultations. Other duties will include training and supervision of trainees and students and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Chicago has a long tradition of clinical and tripartite academic excellence. A full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures is provided in two new state-of-the-art, dedicated clinical electrophysiology laboratories, with anticipated expansion of additional clinical electrophysiology laboratories in approximately the next year. The program is currently accredited to train up to 2-3 ACGME-accredited clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellows each year (total of 5).
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, lead management, and specialized research or clinical expertise. Additionally, we welcome applicants who 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: https://apply.interfolio.com/197087. Applicants must upload a CV, including bibliography, and a cover letter. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled.
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