Pulmonary Lung Transplant Physician Opportunity Dallas, Texas

The 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

Procedure for Candidacy

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

Baylor Scott & White Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Baylor University Medical Center is a nationally recognized, faith-based, not-for-profit hospital that is consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in the US by US News and World Reports. BUMC is a 1,025 bed Level 1 trauma facility with cutting edge cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, transplant surgery (including bone marrow, kidney, liver, heart, lung, and more), and excellent medical subspecialty support. BUMC also is affiliated with Texas A&M's Medical School and as such teaching opportunities are readily available. BUMC is home to the T. Boone Pickens Cancer Center, the #1 inpatient cancer center in North Texas. 

Founded in 1903, Baylor University Medical Center was the first hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health – North Texas. As a not-for-profit hospital, we are devoted to serving everyone through exemplary health care, education, research, and community service. Our legacy of caring for the North Texas community is reflected in our accomplishments in both healthcare and community service.

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare. Today, Baylor Scott & White includes 52 hospitals, more than 800 patient care sites, more than 7,300 active physicians, over 49,000 employees and the Scott & White Health Plan.