Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Women in Endo; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

LifePoint Health seeks a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon to perform open and minimally invasive procedures, interpret cardiac imaging, and manage complex thoracic conditions in a community hospital setting.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with cardiology and critical care, and participation in teaching and quality initiatives to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Fellowship training in CT or cardiovascular surgery.
• Unrestricted medical license in applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex open and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgeries.
• Evaluate and manage patients with cardiac, lung, and thoracic conditions.
• Interpret echocardiograms, CTs, and angiography.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Collaborate with cardiology, anesthesia, and critical care teams.
• Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Document care per hospital and regulatory standards.
• Educate residents, fellows, and staff.
• Share on-call coverage for emergencies.
• Participate in community-focused programs aligned with LifePoint Health.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Thoracoscopic surgery

Cardiac anatomy & physiology

Perioperative management

Imaging interpretation

ICU management

Infection control

EMR documentation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Fellowship in Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Surgery

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

LifePoint Health seeks a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide advanced surgical care for patients with heart, lung, and thoracic conditions in a community hospital setting. In this mission-driven, patient-focused role, you will perform complex open and minimally invasive procedures, interpret diagnostic studies, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care. Responsibilities include pre- and post-operative management, participation in quality and performance improvement initiatives, clinical teaching, and shared call coverage, all within a culture of compassion, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Perform cardiothoracic surgeries, including open and minimally invasive procedures
• Evaluate and manage patients with complex cardiac, lung, and thoracic conditions
• Interpret diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms, CT scans, and angiography
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative patient care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiology, anesthesia, and critical care
• Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Document clinical care in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
• Provide clinical guidance and education to residents, fellows, and staff
• Share in on-call coverage for cardiothoracic surgical emergencies
• Engage with community-focused programs aligned with LifePoint Health’s mission

• Cardiothoracic surgical techniques
• Minimally invasive and thoracoscopic surgery
• Cardiac and thoracic anatomy and physiology
• Perioperative patient management
• Interpretation of cardiac imaging and diagnostics
• Critical care and ICU management
• Infection control and patient safety protocols
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Quality improvement and clinical outcomes analysis

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Unrestricted Medical License (or eligibility) in relevant state
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular Surgery