Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Job summary
Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute in Kingsport, Tennessee, seeks an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a nationally recognized, high-volume cardiovascular program. You will work with three established surgeons and a multidisciplinary Heart Team to deliver advanced cardiac and thoracic surgery.
The position offers opportunities for academic involvement, research, and teaching within a comprehensive service line, with a strong regional referral network and commitment to patient-centered
Qualifications
- Board certified or eligible in thoracic surgery.
- Minimum 5 years of cardiothoracic surgical experience preferred.
- Expertise in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery.
- Interest in minimally invasive valve surgery and structural heart procedures.
Responsibilities
- Join experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Physician Assistants.
- Provide high-volume adult cardiac and thoracic surgical care.
- Collaborate with an integrated Heart Team across subspecialties.
- Engage in academic teaching and research opportunities.
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Education
Job description
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity
Nationally Recognized Cardiovascular Program
Kingsport, Tennessee | Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute
Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join Ballad Health's premier cardiovascular practice consisting of 50 physicians and more than 70 advanced practice providers, Cardiovascular Associates, located in Kingsport, Tennessee.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized, high-volume cardiovascular program providing advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care at Holston Valley Medical Center - one of the most awarded heart hospitals in the region.
You will collaborate with an experienced team of surgeons and cardiologists in a highly integrated, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to delivering innovative, patient-centered cardiovascular care across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
- Join three established Cardiothoracic Surgeons and three dedicated Physician Assistants
- High-volume adult cardiac and thoracic surgical practice
- Fully integrated cardiovascular service line
- Collaborative care model with all cardiology subspecialties
- Tertiary care facility with comprehensive specialty support
- Active clinical research and innovation programs
- Well-established and progressive Structural Heart Program
- Opportunities for academic involvement, teaching, and research
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Minimum 5 years of Cardiothoracic surgical experience preferred
- Expertise in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery
- Interest or experience in:
- Minimally invasive valve surgery
- Structural heart procedures
- Advanced heart team collaboration
For more than 90 years, Holston Valley Medical Center has served as a cornerstone of advanced healthcare for the Kingsport region.
- Level III Trauma Center
- 450+ board-certified or board-eligible physicians
- Comprehensive tertiary cardiovascular services
- Advanced hybrid OR and structural heart capabilities
Holston Valley continues to be recognized among the nation's top hospitals:
- #1 in the Nation - Interventional Carotid Care
- Top 100 Nationally - Neurological Care
- Top 10% Nationally - Orthopedics & Women's Health
- Top 10% Nationally - Cardiac Care & Heart Attack Treatment
- First hospital in Tennessee to perform TAVR for high-risk patients
- Platinum Performance Achievement Award - Chest Pain/MI Registry (American College of Cardiology)
- Best Regional Hospital
- Top 10 ranked hospital in Tennessee
- High Performing in:
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Multiple cardiovascular care domains
- Early national adopter of the Absorb bioresorbable stent
- Active participation in structural heart and device trials
- Opportunities for investigator participation and publication
- Academic collaboration and cardiovascular training initiatives
- Highly collaborative Heart Team model
- Integrated cardiology and surgical alignment
- Advanced imaging and structural planning capabilities
- Dedicated CV anesthesia, ICU, and perfusion teams
- Strong referral base across a multi-state region
Kingsport offers an outstanding quality of life with:
- Scenic Appalachian Mountains
- Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
- Outdoor recreation: hiking, biking, lakes, golf
- No state income tax
- Regional airport access
To learn more about this opportunity or to submit your CV, please contact us today to begin a confidential conversation.
Note to International Medical Graduates (IMGs): Please be advised that while the State of Tennessee has recently enacted legislation regarding the licensure of International Medical Graduates, this law applies exclusively to institutions with Tennessee-based ACGME-accredited residency programs. Because our residency programs are based in Virginia, we are unable to facilitate the pathways provided by this specific Tennessee legislation. IMGs seeking to utilize these new state-specific opportunities are encouraged to focus their search on Tennessee-based academic institutions.
Contact:
- Work: (423) 230-8270
- Fax: (423) 610-3314
Mr. Scott Frazier, Physician Recruiter
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