NKC Health is seeking a board certified, fellowship trained Cardiothoracic Surgeon to handle general thoracic and cardiac cases. The physician will join a physician-led, governance structure guiding the expansion of comprehensive cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery services at this nontransplant center. This is a unique opportunity to work within a well-established cardiac and TAVR program alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team on a fully integrated hospital campus. Practice Info Nontransplant center Employed cardiology group of 18 (including 4 Interventionalists and 3 Electrophysiologists), plus 14 APRNs3 PAs, 1 NP, 1 RN and 1 MA dedicated to CT Surgery Newly renovated cardiac cath lab with four rooms, including a state-of-the-art hybrid room Three Cardiothoracic surgical suites, with the CVOR adjacent to a dedicated CVICU and PCU one floor below Practice location on the hospital campus making surgery, rounds and clinic efficient3 Da Vinci Robots and a busy pulmonary service with an Ion robot Comprehensive Cardiac Center certification through TJC and Chest Pain Accreditation with 24/7 STEMI coverage451-bed, Level II Trauma Center with 21,000 admissions and 72,000 emergency room visits annually Fully integrated EMR is CernerMagnet-designation
Responsibilities:- Perform general thoracic and cardiac cases
- CompensationCompetitive guaranteed compensation, with production bonus
- Upfront signing bonus
Benefits:- Relocation reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Generous retirement contribution with early vestingCME allowance
- Paid time off
- Shift & SchedulePAs take first call
Qualifications:- Board certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Fellowship trained Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Robotic lung surgery experience is preferred