Cardiac Surgeon

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous paid time off

Malpractice and tail coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Participation in Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida, is expanding its Heart Institute and seeking a Cardiac Surgeon to join its Cardiothoracic Surgery Team. The selected surgeon will be responsible for foundational cardiac surgeries and advance program growth with minimally-invasive techniques.

Ideal candidates will have ACGME fellowship training, board certification in thoracic surgery, and an unrestricted Florida medical license. The position offers competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and various wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• ACGME Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Board Certified Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Active, Unrestricted State of Florida Medical License (or ability to obtain before start).
• Active, Unrestricted DEA.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Current certification for durable, implantable ventricular assist device implantation with case logs in the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform foundational cardiac surgery (CABG, open valve repair/replacement, dissections).
• Contribute specialized skills in minimally-invasive valve surgery.
• Perform advanced heart failure device implants.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Customer-service skills

Proficiency in EPIC EHR

Education

ACGME Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Board Certified Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Program Highlights

• Shipley Cardiothoracic Surgery Center at Health Park provides world‑class care performing more than 1,000 cases per year
• Only program in SWFL to offer robotic mitral valve surgery
• Robotic thoracic surgery program partnered with Lee Health’s premier Advanced Lung Cancer Center
• Rapidly growing Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transcatheter Valve Therapy programs
• U.S. News & World Report Top 50 Hospital for Cardiac Care
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3‑Star Program in CABG
• ANCC Magnet Hospital

Position Description

The Heart Institute is expanding and is seeking a Cardiac Surgeon to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery Team. The surgeon will perform foundational cardiac surgery (CABG, open valve repair/replacement, dissections) and will also contribute specialized skills in minimally‑invasive valve surgery, advanced heart failure device implants, and related procedures to advance program growth.

Qualifications

• ACGME Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Board Certified Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Active, Unrestricted State of Florida Medical License (or ability to obtain before start)
• Active, Unrestricted DEA
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association
• Current certification for durable, implantable ventricular assist device implantation with case logs in the past 12 months
• Must meet credentialing requirements established by the LMHS Medical Staff Services department
• Effective communication, interpersonal, basic computer, and customer‑service skills
• Proficiency in EPIC EHR with Healthcare AI for streamlined charting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and employee wellness opportunities
• Generous paid time off for relaxation and CME Days
• Malpractice and tail coverage provided
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
• Paid parental leave
• Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program