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The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is seeking a full time cardiothoracic intensivist to join our Cardiac Surgery team at an Assistant Professor level in the Department of Surgery.  The candidates must be fellowship trained in cardiothoracic surgery, pulmonology, critical care medicine, or cardiology.

The Cardiothoracic ICU is a 22 bed unit staffed with 22 APPs and provides medical management to patients with complex therapies and interventions for advanced cardiac and pulmonary failure including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), cardiac transplant, complex cardiac and vascular surgery, and all subspecialties of cardiology practice. 

Strong Memorial Hospital is an 886-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center performing approximately 1,100 cardiac surgical cases annually. 

The U of R is located in Rochester, New York and is surrounded by world class culture, affordable housing and nationally ranked public schools.  The City of Rochester is a mecca for the arts: home to a philharmonic orchestra, wonderful museums including the Strong National Museum of Play, internationally recognized dance companies as well as The Eastman School of Music.  The Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the top 10 Jazz festivals in the nation.  The region boasts access to great watersports both on Lake Ontario as well as the Finger Lakes.  The Finger Lakes region is also home to many internationally known wineries.  Rochester has a rich history and was the last step on the underground railroad and the place Frederick Douglass called home.  It is also the location of the Susan B. Anthony House making Rochester the epicenter of the woman's suffrage movement.

The University of Rochester and the Department of Surgery have a strong commitment to principles of diversity and inclusion, and in that spirit, encourage applications from groups underrepresented in higher education, EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.  Please send CV and letter of interest to:

Peter Knight, MD

Professor of Surgery

Division of Cardiac Surgery

University of Rochester Medical Center

peter_knight@urmc.rochester.edu

Phone:  585-275-4344

The  University  of  Rochester  is  committed  to  fostering,  cultivating  and  preserving  a  culture  of  diversity and inclusion. The University believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture  enhances  the  performance  of  our  organization  and  our  ability  to  fulfill  our  important missions.  The University is committed to fostering and supporting a workplace culture inclusive of  people  regardless  of  their  race,  ethnicity,  national  origin,  gender,  gender  identity,  sexual  orientation,  socio-economic  status,  marital  status,  age,  physical  abilities,  political  affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported.

The University of Rochester is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled