University of Pennsylvania
This role combines teaching and clinical practice in cardiac electrophysiology, with responsibilities spanning inpatient consultation, outpatient clinic, and EP lab work. The selected candidate will independently perform complex ablation procedures and implant a range of cardiac implantable electronic devices, while also teaching fellows, residents, and medical students.
Key Responsibilities
- • Teaching CCEP fellows, cardiovascular fellows, medicine residents and medical students on the inpatient consultation service
- • Teaching CCEP fellows and cardiovascular fellows in outpatient clinic
- • Teaching CCEP fellows in the EP lab
- • Outpatient clinic of at least one full day per week
- • Performing procedures in the EP lab approximately 3 days per week
- • Inpatient consultation service 2 times per month
- • Independently perform ablation of supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
- • Implant traditional, leadless, subcutaneous and extravascular CIEDs
Required
- • Expertise is required in the specific area of complex catheter ablation and device implantation
- • Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree
- • Candidates must be board certified in or board eligible in cardiovascular disease
- • The selected candidate will have the training and ability to independently perform ablation of supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
- • The selected candidate will have the training and ability to independently implant traditional, leadless, subcutaneous and extravascular CIEDs
Preferred
- • Experience with epicardial access/mapping/ablation
- • Experience with coronary venous mapping
- • Experience with intracardiac echo from the left atrium and ventricle
- • Experience with laser lead extraction
Benefits & Perks
- • Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
- • Multiple retirement savings options
- • Generous tuition benefits for eligible dependents
Teaching responsibilities may include teaching responsibilities include teaching CCEP fellows, cardiovascular fellows, medicine residents and medical students on the inpatient consultation service; teaching CCEP fellows and cardiovascular fellows in outpatient clinic; and teaching CCEP fellows in the EP lab.
Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient clinic of at least one full day per week. Performing procedures in the EP lab approximately 3 days per week. Inpatient consultation service 2 times per month. The selected candidate will have the training and ability to independently perform ablation of supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, as well as to implant traditional, leadless, subcutaneous and extravascular CIEDs. Experience with epicardial access/mapping/ablation, coronary venous mapping, intracardiac echo from the left atrium and ventricle and laser lead extraction are preferred.
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Academic Clinician track in the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Section.
Faculty benefit from an unparalleled ecosystem of collaboration, working alongside internationally recognized leaders across disciplines and engaging in cutting-edge, translational research that directly informs clinical practice. The institution’s robust infrastructure—including access to interdisciplinary centers, advanced clinical programs, and expansive research funding— supports meaningful career development across clinical, research, educational, and leadership pathways.
Philadelphia itself offers a rich and vibrant cultural landscape, with renowned institutions such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and a nationally recognized dining scene. The city combines historic character with modern livability, featuring walkable neighborhoods, diverse communities, and a relatively accessible cost of living compared to peer cities.
The University provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, including multiple retirement savings options and generous tuition benefits for eligible dependents—further enhancing the long-term value of a faculty appointment. Collectively, Penn Medicine and Philadelphia represent an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their careers within a collaborative, high-impact academic environment while enjoying the cultural, professional, and lifestyle advantages of a premier urban setting.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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