Cardiothoracic Surgeon

NKC Health is seeking a board certified, fellowship trained Cardiothoracic Surgeon to handle general thoracic and cardiac cases. The role involves joining a physician-led governance structure to guide the expansion of comprehensive cardiovascular and cardiothoracic services at a 451-bed, Level II Trauma Center. Practitioners will work within a well-established cardiac and TAVR program alongside an integrated team of specialists and dedicated support staff. 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 is on the hospital campusPAs take first call3 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