CardioThoracic Surgeon Needed to join our established team!

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commencement bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment support

Retirement contribution plan

Flexible spending accounts

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/l

Life insurance

Disability protection

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Board Eligible/Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a comprehensive team. The role includes a blend of OR time, clinic, and teaching responsibilities, with robust support from experienced staff and APPs.

The ideal candidate will have CT surgical credentials, comfort with robotic thoracic procedures, and a commitment to collaboration with Cardiology to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon required or eligible in the US.
• Experience teaching or mentoring residents a plus.
• Strong collaboration with Cardiology and anesthesia teams expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care and procedures.
• Teach and mentor surgical residents and APPs.
• Collaborate with cardiology and oncology teams and participate in tumor board discussions.
• Contribute to program development and quality outcomes.
• Lead or participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Teaching / mentoring

Robotic thoracic surgery

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Call management

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in CT surgery

Tools

Da Vinci robotic system

Job description

Join a growing not-for-profit, community-based health system who values you and wants to add you to our patient centered culture.

Parkview Health is seeking a full-time, Board Eligible or Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our established and comprehensive team in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time position
• Typical Weekly Schedule : A blend of 1 dedicated office day, dedicated 2-3 days of OR time, rounding, consulting and administrative
• Call : 1:4 rotation with first call handled by nursing staff and APPs , providing strong support and work-life balance for physicians
• Robotic thoracic surgical training or experience is preferred, but not required
• Experienced robotic-assisted thoracic surgeons on staff are available to provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to a new robotic surgeon.
• The position is well-suited to a physician who enjoys teaching , as general surgery residents rotate with the team

Collaboration is central to our practice, with strong interdisciplinary relationships with Cardiology and regular participation in the PFCI tumor board.

About Our Team:

• 4 CT surgeons, 2 Vascular surgeons, 3 OP APPs, and 5 IP APPs providing support.
• Surgical support is provided by five dedicated inpatient APPs , including assistance with vein harvesting.
• Supported by two highly experienced, tenured physicians with expertise in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
• The role offers a broad cardiothoracic surgical practice, covering all standard procedures except VAD implantation and transplant surgeries.

Benefits at Parkview Health

Parkview Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your career, well-being, and financial goals:

• Highly competitive salary with annual incentive opportunities
• Commencement bonus to welcome you to the team
• Paid relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment support
• Retirement contribution plan to help secure your future
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life
• Short- and long-term disability protection

At Parkview, we value our physicians and are committed to providing the resources and support needed for a fulfilling and sustainable career.

About Parkview Heart Institute

Parkview Heart Institute, part of Parkview Regional Medical Center and an alliance of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, is the region's only dedicated heart hospital focused exclusively on the prevention, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The 82-bed facility, which also serves as a certified comprehensive stroke center, offers specialized cardiac intensive and acute care supported by advanced-practice providers, nurses, and a highly collaborative clinical team. With 13 outpatient specialty clinics delivering standardized, protocol-driven care, providers practice within an integrated model that emphasizes continuity of care, population health management, and disease-based quality outcomes. This structure empowers physicians to deliver leading-edge, evidence-based cardiovascular care while benefiting from strong system support and a commitment to innovation.

About Parkview Physicians Group

Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) is a physician-led, multispecialty group within Parkview Health, offering the strength of a large integrated system with a strong voice for practicing physicians. With more than 1,400 providers across nearly 300 locations and over 50 specialties, PPG is built around quality outcomes, service excellence, and sustainable practice models. Physicians benefit from aligned incentives, shared resources, robust data and IT support, and the opportunity to help shape care delivery while serving communities across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.

Community Highlights - Fort Wayne and Allen County

Fort Wayne, Indiana-the second-largest city in the state with a population of over 273,000-is a fast-growing, vibrant community in the heart of the Great Lakes region. Located in Allen County (population 399,000+), it offers a cost of living 9% below the national average, affordable housing, and a strong job market recognized by LinkedIn as one of the "25 Cities on the Rise." The city features award-winning healthcare, nationally ranked parks and trails, a top-rated zoo, thriving arts and entertainment, and a lively minor league sports scene. Centrally located within a few hours of major Midwest cities, Fort Wayne combines opportunity, culture, and community in one dynamic destination.