Lung Transplant Physician Job Opportunity

Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Lung Transplant Physician to join an establish team.

Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the State of Texas and one of the largest in the United States. Serving a large and diverse population across North and Central Texas, BSWH has the vision and resources to provide its patients continued quality care while creating a model system for a dramatically changing health care environment. The BSWH system includes 47 hospitals, more than 900 access points, over 6,600 physicians and 43,500 employees, plus a state certified Health Maintenance Organization, the Scott and White Health Plan (Health Plan), and Baylor Quality Health Care Alliance LLC (BSWQA) – a high performing network of clinical providers and facilities focused on improving quality, managing the health of patient populations, and reducing the overall cost of care.

Summary of the Position

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients undergoing lung transplantation. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to improving the lives of patients with advanced lung disease. The Center for Advanced Heart & Lung disease has a very active research program with a strong supporting team and is involved in multiple clinical trials and registries.

The Center for Advanced Lung Diseases receives support from the advanced heart failure specialists, experienced cardiac and thoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, fellowship trained chest radiologists, rheumatologists, and pathologists who specialize in pulmonary pathology. The Center has a robust program in heart and lung transplantation, ECMO, and pulmonary thromboembolectomy.

Baylor University Medical Center is a tertiary care institution with a large commitment to medical education. Candidates will have the opportunity and are encouraged to be involved in the teaching of Texas A&M medical students, residents and fellows. Academic appointment commensurate to experience is available.

Candidate Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Lung Transplantation or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and management of patients with advanced lung disease, including candidates for lung transplantation.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Employed position through HealthTexas Provider Network (HTPN), Baylor Scott & White employment group in DFW

• Competitive Salary, Benefit Package and Relocation Assistance

• No visa sponsorship

Benefits :

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• CME reimbursement and paid time off

• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages

Qualifications

· Doctorate Degree in Medicine

· Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board

· Where Applicable- Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

For more information, please contact Brittany Seibert, Senior Physician Recruiter, at Brittany.Seibert@BSWHealth.org

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.