Cardiovascular Surgeon

Maine Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive and competitive benefits

Academic opportunities

Mentoring surgical residents

Job summary

Maine Health is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Surgeon for its well-established program in Portland, Maine. The successful candidate will join a team of 7 skilled surgeons and have an academic appointment at the Maine Medical Center – Tufts University Medical School. Responsibilities include mentoring residents, engaging in minimally invasive and innovative surgical techniques, and participating in clinical research. The area offers numerous recreational opportunities and a vibrant community. MaineHealth provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Well-trained cardiothoracic surgeon who would like to practice with a collegial group.
• Candidates with minimally invasive and/or robotically assisted mitral valve repair expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 6 adult cardiac surgeons and 1 congenital cardiac surgeon.
• Engage in academic appointment and mentoring surgical residents and medical students.
• Participate in research through the MaineHealth Institute for Research.

Skills

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certification/Board Eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Cardiovascular Surgeon

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center’s Division of Cardiac Surgery is seeking a full‑time, academic, preferably experienced cardiac surgeon who ideally has an interest in minimally invasive and/or robotically assisted mitral valve repair surgery.

The Cardiac Surgery Program at Maine Medical Center is a well‑established program with an annual volume of 1,500 cases. The case volume includes coronary revascularization, complex and minimally invasive valve surgery, congenital heart surgery, traditional and convergent MAZE procedures, open and endovascular thoracic aortic vascular procedures, and placement of ventricular assist devices (VADs). In addition, there is an active and growing Valve Clinic performing transcatheter aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve procedures as well as an aggressive ECMO program.

This position offers:

• Selected candidate will join 6 adult cardiac surgeons, and 1 congenital cardiac surgeon.
• A brand new, state‑of‑the‑art Cardiovascular Tower at Maine Medical Center.
• Academic appointment, direct teaching role and mentoring surgical residents and medical students from the Maine Medical Center‑Tufts University School of Medicine Medical School Program.
• The program participates fully in the Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group as well as the STS database.
• The MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) offers a wealth of academic opportunities for interested candidates. The successful candidate will have an interest in clinical or basic research to further our academic mission.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification/Board Eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Well‑trained cardiothoracic surgeon who would like to practice with a well‑respected and collegial group of highly skilled colleagues.
• Candidates with minimally invasive and/or robotically assisted mitral valve repair expertise preferred.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and CV at Academic Cardiovascular Surgeon in Portland, ME, United States.

Portland, Maine: Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small‑town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.

MaineHealth is a not‑for‑profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.