Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon

hshs; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 850,000 - 865,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan reimbursement

CME funding

Vacation

Job summary

Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants in O'Fallon, IL, seeks an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide advanced cardiac surgical care within a collaborative team of cardiologists and structural heart specialists. This role emphasizes contributing to a thriving, community-based program with opportunities in valve surgery and TAVR support.

The position offers a 2-year salary guarantee with productivity-based compensation, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package, including

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Illinois medical license and DEA (before start).
• Visa status: H1B supported; J1 ineligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult cardiac procedures, including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary heart team across cardiology, interventional cardiology, and structural heart specialists.
• Contribute to the growth of the cardiac and Structural Heart program.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

CABG

Valve repair

Valve replacement

Adult cardiac surgery

Education

Clinical doctorate

Job description

Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants - O'Fallon, IL

Nationally recognized leader in Cardiovascular care, Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants offers an opportunity for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide advanced cardiac surgical care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of highly regarded cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, structural heart specialists, and cardiothoracic surgeons.

Enjoy the opportunity to practice within a well-established, community-based cardiovascular program with a strong referral base, established surgical team, and continued growth in cardiac and Structural Heart services.

Opportunity Highlights

• Established cardiac surgery program with a strong regional referral base.
• Adult cardiac surgery including CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement, and other cardiac surgical procedures.
• Strong emphasis on valve surgery, with collaboration across the multidisciplinary Structural Heart Team.
• Close collaboration with the Structural Heart program, including TAVR evaluation and surgical support.
• Opportunity to participate in select thoracic procedures.
• Collaborative cardiovascular team environment working alongside cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, structural interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, advanced practice providers, and experienced cardiothoracic surgeons.

Position Highlights

• Join an experienced and collegial cardiothoracic surgery team with the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the program.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered, community-based care with a collaborative multidisciplinary approach.
• Modern surgical facilities with experienced cardiovascular surgical support.
• Opportunity to develop a rewarding practice while maintaining a strong focus on work‑life balance.

Requirements

• Unrestricted Illinois medical license and DEA (prior to start), BE/BC in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a strong background in adult cardiac surgery.
• Demonstrated experience in aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement.
• Experience with CABG and other adult cardiac surgical procedures.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Interest in contributing to the continued growth of cardiac and Structural Heart services.
• Visa status: H1B supported; J1 ineligible.

Compensation & Benefits

• 2-year salary guarantee followed by productivity-based compensation model and ability to out earn.
• Generous vacation schedule that aligns with incoming practice experience.
• Comprehensive benefit package including CME funding.
• Annual quality-based incentive.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Housing and Relocation Assistance.
• Up to $150K in student loan reimbursement.

Compensation Range $850,000.00-$865,000.00

Why Prairie Cardiovascular?

• For over 40 years, we've led the way in cardiovascular medicine-blending cutting-edge research, advanced treatments, and compassionate care.
• National Reputation: Known for innovation and excellence in heart care.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with 80+ cardiologists and surgeons.
• Advanced Resources: Access to state-of-the-art technology and a strong research arm via Prairie Education and Research Cooperative.
• Wide Reach: Serve over 40 communities across central and southern Illinois.
• Comprehensive Care: Part of the HSHS integrated healthcare delivery system with a full complement of cardiovascular and specialty services.

CORE function: Provider

Education Qualifications

Clinical doctorate is required.

Experience Qualifications

Competence in delivery of healthcare services for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients is required.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Licensed physician in the state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Maintain a Controlled Substance license for the state and Federal DEA, when applicable to their specialty.
• Must have successfully completed, or in the process of completing, an accredited residency program.
• Must be board certified or board eligible.

Job Description

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

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