PRN Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic (CVT) Surgeon – weekend call coverage

Health eCareers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled physician specializing in cardiac and thoracic surgery to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, managing inpatient cases, and performing surgeries with a focus on urgent procedures. The organization is recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence and offers a supportive environment for its physicians. With competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying the vibrant community of Arlington, Virginia, known for its rich history and culture.

Benefits

100% employer-funded medical insurance

100% employer-funded dental insurance

Pension plan

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid leave

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO and be licensed in Virginia.
• Completion of a Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call coverage for cardiac and thoracic surgery services.
• Manage inpatient cases focusing on post-operative care.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Post-operative Care

Collaboration with Mid-level Providers

Emergency Procedures

Education

MD or DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Tools

EPIC (EMR)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call, as-needed coverage for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery services at VHC, Inpatient and ER.
• Manage a limited number of inpatient cases, with a focus on post-operative care and management.
• Perform both cardiac and thoracic surgeries as needed, with an emphasis on urgent or emergent procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of care and quality in all patient interactions and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with mid-level providers for patient care support.

Minimum Requirements

• MD or DO.
• Currently licensed or able to obtain the license in Virginia.
• Successful completion of residency program in Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship training in Cardio or Thoracic Surgery.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Training and familiarity in the use of EPIC (EMR) preferred.

WHY US?

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and paid leave.
• Our primary care practices are state of the art and fully equipped to provide excellent clinical excellence.
• As a hospital-employed physician, you will have the full support of the administration and support services (i.e., finance/billing, marketing, etc.).
• Administration understands that keeping the patient load reasonable for its physicians is essential to realizing the full benefits of our team-based approach to care.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Recognized as a top hospital in both Virginia and Washington, DC in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 “Best Hospital” rankings.
• Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row.
• U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital in 11 procedural areas and 2 adults specialties.
• Received a ‘High Performing” designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States.
• Awarded an ‘A’ for the fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade rating.
• Named a best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group.
• Achieved the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award.
• Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a High Performer in the prestigious Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s (AHP) 2023 Report on Giving.
• Received the NCDR Chest Pain/MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award.
• Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in ten categories.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Northern Virginia is an excellent place to live near D.C., with access to historical sites, culture, and outdoor activities.
• Exceptional education with some of the best public and private schools in the nation.
• Arlington County offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, the Arlington National Cemetery, and multiple other Federal and state agencies.
• Arlington Virginia offers unparalleled public transportation including direct metro and other commuter outlets to all over the region.
• Amazon’s HQ2 is under development in Arlington, creating potential for up to 25,000 jobs in the region.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of Physician Services Recruitment, at [e-mail].