Cardiothoracic Surgeon - High-Impact, Complex Cases

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Heart Institute in Augusta, GA is seeking a BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon to support a high-volume, complex cardiovascular program. The role includes performing a broad spectrum of surgeries for heart and great vessels, plus pre-, intra-, and post-operative care within a multidisciplinary team.

Piedmont Augusta offers a comprehensive, mission-driven environment with patient-focused care, collaboration with hospitalists and cardiology colleagues, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine
• Completion of Cardiothoracic Fellowship and MUST BE Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
• Expertise needed in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR (MRAs)

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/surgery and consultation for patients with congenital and acquired abnormalities of the heart and great vessels, lungs, mediastinum, and pleura; a variety of conditions of the chest wall; and traumatic injuries to the chest and cardiothoracic structures.
• Non-surgical care as well as pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical care.
• Admitting privileges to the facility and support provisions of care for patients in critical care/intensive care settings in accordance with Piedmont Augusta policies and procedures.
• Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions in accordance with medical staff policy.
• Management of chronic cardiovascular diseases including ordering appropriate imaging or lab tests and recommending treatment plans, including surgical interventions, as indicated by patients clinical needs.
• Coordination of care with hospitalists, primary care physicians, cardiology colleagues and other specialty physicians regarding day-to-day operations and participates in meetings for risk and quality management as well as improving clinical quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Cardiac CT

Cardiac MR

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine

Cardiothoracic Fellowship

Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Piedmont Heart Institute in Augusta, GA is seeking a BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon to support a high-volume, complex cardiovascular program. The role includes performing a broad spectrum of surgeries for heart and great vessels, plus pre-, intra-, and post-operative care within a multidisciplinary team.

Piedmont Augusta offers a comprehensive, mission-driven environment with patient-focused care, collaboration with hospitalists and cardiology colleagues, and opportunities for professional growth.