Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician Track
University of Pennsylvania

Job Info

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Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician Track

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Sep 28, 2023
Close Date:
Sep 28, 2025
Description:

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of transseptal puncture, complex ablation including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in structural heart disease, as well as implantation of bi-ventricular pacemakers/ICDs. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Board certified or board eligible in Cardiology Electrophysiology is required.

Teaching responsibilities may include active participation in education of electrophysiology and cardiology fellows, and/or participation in the didactic lectures or workshops of the cardiovascular block of Curriculum 2000 as well as teaching medical students, residents and cardiology fellows. The academic clinician track requires 100 credits per year of active and high-quality teaching.

Clinical responsibilities may include up to 3½ days of EP laboratory coverage and 1 day of outpatient hours per week. Candidates will have the training and ability to independently perform ablation of supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation as well as endocardial and epicardial ventricular tachycardia. Extensive knowledge of sophisticated EP mapping and recording systems, including intracardiac echo is required. Selected candidates may participate in the EP section's clinical research efforts (enrollments of patients, evaluation of results).

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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