Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

HCA Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMA membership

Flexible clinic schedule

Full surgical equipment and technology

Comprehensive benefits package

1:3 call schedule

HCA physician services group

Job summary

Parkridge Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible cardiothoracic surgeon to join an established cardiac group, including thoracic procedures.

This role offers leadership potential as medical director and guidance to advance the STS program, with a 1:3 call schedule and a comprehensive benefits package through HCA physician services.

Qualifications

• Thoracic surgery procedures required.
• Board certification or board eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery.
• 3+ years' experience in CT surgery.
• Current and historical STS data and case logs required.

Skills

Thoracic surgery procedures

Board certified/eligible in CT surgery

Leadership in CT surgery

Education

Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Description

Specialization

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary

Parkridge Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a board certified or board eligible cardiothoracic surgeon, including thoracic surgery procedures, to join an established cardiac group.

Qualified Candidates

• Thoracic surgery procedures required
• Board certified or board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery
• A cardiothoracic surgery leader interested in advancing an STS 2-star program to a 3-star program; medical director opportunity
• 3+ years' experience required
• Current and historical STS data and case logs required

Incentive/Benefits Package

• Employment with HCA physician services group
• Cardiothoracic surgery call schedule is 1:3
• Paid AMA membership
• Team includes an additional cardiovascular surgeon, an advanced heart failure specialist, 2 interventional cardiologists, a structural heart interventionalist, 2 EP cardiologists, advanced cardiac imaging specialist, 2 general cardiologists and several APP's
• Flexible clinic schedule
• Full suite of surgical equipment and technology
• Comprehensive and robust benefits package

About Parkridge Medical Center

• 275-bed licensed hospital
• Primary stroke and advanced cardiovascular center
• 24/7 tele-neurology support for acute stroke and other neurologic emergencies
• Accredited chest pain center
• Advanced surgical services including endovascular care and orthopedic/spine procedures

Often cited amongst "The Best Places to Live", Chattanooga is nicknamed the Scenic City. Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee and along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking, technologically progressive and recreationally attractive cities anywhere, and it has recently become the country's first City National Park. There is a world of outdoor adventure, amazing restaurants, live events, arts and world-class attractions awaiting.