Physician - Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Surgery

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Retirement options

Malpractice and tail insurance

Full benefits

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon for Lafayette, Louisiana, joining a well-established cardiac surgery program. Responsibilities include valve replacements, CABG, and TAVR within a large health system.

The role features clinic-based duties with dedicated operating room time, multidisciplinary clinics, APP support, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Accredited Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship training required.
• Board certification or eligible status required.
• Experience in adult cardiac surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emphasis on all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including valve replacements, CABG, and TAVR.
• Clinic-based position with dedicated OR time.
• Multidisciplinary clinics across the health system.
• Call rotation and on-site hospitalist support.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery fellowship

EPIC EMR

Education

Board-certified/Board-eligible cardiothoracic surgeon

Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Lafayette, LA

Ochsner Health -Cardiothoracic Surgery

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon for Lafayette, Louisiana. The candidate will join Ochsner Health's well-established and experienced cardiac surgery program, one of the largest in the state of Louisiana.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include an emphasis on all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including valve replacements, coronary artery bypass graft, and TAVR procedures. The candidate should have completed an accredited Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship training program and is either board eligible or certified.

Position Highlights

• Clinic-based position with dedicated OR time
• Multidisciplinary clinics across Ochsner Health System
• APP support
• Call rotation shared amongst physicians within the group (clinic and hospital consult)
• 24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite and pulmonary critical care support
• Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network
• Support available from specialists throughout the Ochsner Health System
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System
• Tort reform state

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and structured to reflect experience, productivity, and long term partnership.
• Paid vacation, holidays and CME
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance

About Ochsner Health

• Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
• Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.

Call Lafayette Home:

Lafayette is a hidden gem in the South, offering big-city amenities with a small-town charm. A culture like no other - known as the "Happiest City in America," Lafayette boasts vibrant Cajun and Creole heritage, world-famous festivals, and a foodie's paradise. Outdoor & family friendly living with mild winters, outdoor adventure year-round, and top-rated schools for families. Get more for your money with affordable housing, and a low cost of living compared to other metro areas. Lafayette is in a prime location just a short drive to New Orleans, Houston, and beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.

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