Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity in Albany, Georgia - Established Program with Great Support

Curative; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 585,000 - 715,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Paid malpractice with tail coverage

On-site childcare

Gym access

Job summary

Curative in Albany, Georgia, seeks a cardiothoracic surgeon to join an established CT program with a cardiac focus. The role replaces a retiree and offers immediate impact, a dedicated CT OR, and strong regional referral reach.

Expect a 1:3 call, consistent OR access, APP and intensivist support, and growth in heart volumes. Compensation includes a $650K base, RVU upside, sign-on, relocation, CME, PTO, and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible cardiothoracic surgeon
• Willingness to focus on cardiac surgery within a growing program
• Interest in joining an established regional referral network
• Specific board certification/eligibility requirements available upon inquiry

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Albany, Georgia

Join an established cardiothoracic surgery program serving as the only CT program within a 90-mile radius. This cardiac-focused opportunity offers strong institutional support, dedicated OR resources, and growing heart volume with the ability to make an immediate impact. You'll step into an established practice with a $650K base salary, huge RVU upside, and a manageable 1:3 call schedule.

Practice Overview

• You’ll join one cardiac-focused surgeon and one thoracic-focused surgeon, replacing a retiring physician
• Focus primarily on cardiac surgery within a program currently performing approximately 150 heart cases annually, with volume growing
• Work alongside 3 perfusionists, 3 dedicated APPs, and intensivists who manage post-operative care
• Dedicated CT operating room and OR time, plus a 25-bed PCU step-down unit and an entire floor dedicated to post-operative care

Schedule

• 1:3 call shared across the CT surgery team
• Dedicated OR time supports consistent procedural access
• Intensivist coverage for post-operative care helps keep your focus on surgery
• Established APP support extends into the outpatient practice

Compensation & Benefits

• $650,000 ongoing base salary plus RVU bonuses
• $60,000 sign-on bonus and up to $15,000 in relocation assistance
• $7,000 CME allowance, 20 days PTO, and 7 holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid malpractice with tail coverage, on-site childcare, and gym access

Candidate Requirements

• Cardiothoracic surgeon seeking a cardiac-focused practice
• Comfortable contributing to a growing heart surgery program
• Interest in joining an established referral program with significant regional reach
• Specific board certification, eligibility, and experience requirements available upon inquiry

Community & Location Highlights

• Live in the Albany metro area, home to approximately 150,000 residents and a cost of living about 21% below the national average
• Choose from quality public and private K-12 schools with access to rivers, parks, golf, music, and museums
• Regional airport with direct Atlanta flights is approximately 10 minutes from the hospital
• Enjoy weekend access to Atlanta, the Gulf Coast, and Tallahassee
  • Only 2.5 hours from some of the BEST beaches in Florida!