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Summary:
The Division of Congenital Heart Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital is currently seeking a faculty member for its Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Surgical Service, with consideration for service directorship based on experience and academic rank. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join Texas Children's internationally recognized Heart Center—one of the nation's highest-volume, academically driven congenital heart programs within a premier academic health system. Appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and academic qualifications. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in both pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, providing personalized, lifelong care. Patients have access to a full spectrum of ACHD services—including advanced noninvasive imaging, arrhythmia management, diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, surgery, mental and behavioral health services, and a comprehensive wellness program—all of which occurs on a dedicated ACHD floor featuring an outpatient clinic and 16 universal care beds Board certified physicians collaborate closely with Texas Children's Fetal Center and the Pavilion for Women to deliver specialized care for pregnant patients with CHD while minimizing associated risks. Texas Children's ACHD program has a longstanding legacy of excellence in clinical care, research, and education. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future direction and national prominence of the program within the Department of Surgery and Baylor College of Medicine. Academic rank and compensation are commensurate with experience, with comprehensive Baylor benefits including retirement, health insurance, and CME.As home to the nation's #1 Heart Center, Texas Children's provides an extraordinary environment for cardiovascular professionals committed to innovation and excellence. Located in Houston, applicants will benefit from a diverse, vibrant city with affordable living and proximity to the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest medical complex. For more information or to express interest, candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Caner Salih at cxsalih@texaschildrens.org or Dr. Jeffrey Heinle at jsheinle@texaschildrens.org.ResponsibilitiesDelivering outpatient and inpatient surgical care for adults with congenital heart disease In partnership with Heart Center clinical colleagues and administrative leaders, outlining and implementing strategies to advance the ACHD Surgical Program through innovation, quality improvement, and care pathway development Participating in academic missions, including clinical research, education of trainees, and scholarly publication Sharing congenital heart surgery call responsibilities, including transplant services Providing clinical leadership, mentoring multidisciplinary staff, and modeling professional and ethical behavior Partnering with referring providers and leadership to enhance communication and program growth
Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed fellowship training in pediatric cardiac surgery and be board eligible or board certified in cardiothoracic surgery, with a demonstrated interest in adult congenital heart surgery. This candidate will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team supported by state-of-the-art facilities and robust institutional resources.
