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The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a full time Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the faculty of the Division and develop a practice at OHSU Hospital.  The successful applicant will have a significant interest in aortic pathology and procedures and will participate in the Aorta Program at OHSU, which functions as a referral center for complex aortic conditions in the region.  Advanced training or substantial experience with thoracic aortic procedures is preferred.  Mid-career and junior faculty candidates will be considered.  

OHSU is the only academic medical center in the state of Oregon and functions as a tertiary and quaternary referral center for the region.  OHSU is located in Portland, Oregon which has a vibrant cultural scene and enjoys a mild climate with close proximity to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. 

Interested applicants should send a CV and letter of interest to westerlt@ohsu.edu.

• OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state. 
• The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at OHSU manages a Cardiac Surgery Network that performs 1,500 cardiac surgical procedures annually. Our surgeons have expertise in heart valve surgery, transcatheter techniques for heart valve repair and replacement, coronary artery bypass, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices and aortic surgery. Our team is well-known throughout the region and acts as a regional center for the care of complex patients with advanced stages of disease.
• The successful applicant will have familiarity with a broad range of cardiac surgical procedures, including coronary revascularization, valve repair, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. 
• Applicants must have Board certification or eligibility. 
  Both Oregon and Washington state medical licenses will be required and reimbursable.

OHSU provides competitive, affordable benefits that can provide protection, peace of mind and savings. Our packages include health care, income protection and more. 

We offer: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
• Generous paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Voluntary and OHSU-funded retirement plans options that best meets your goals
• Relocation assistance
  
  

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
 

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