Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Lifepoint Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join their team in Hickory, North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons in a supportive environment, performing both open and minimally invasive procedures. The hospital is backed by Duke Health, ensuring access to advanced training and resources. The community is recognized as one of the best places to live in North Carolina, providing a rich lifestyle with outdoor activities and a vibrant local culture. This is a chance to make a significant impact in cardiovascular care while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.

Benefits

Base salary + wRVU production incentive

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Student Loan assistance

Relocation allowance

Residency/fellowship stipend

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing support

Practice growth support

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in transcatheter valve and complex aortic surgery.
• Experience in full scope of adult cardiothoracic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with a large cardiology team for patient care.

Skills

Adult cardiothoracic procedures

Transcatheter valve surgery

Complex aortic surgery

TAVR

TEVR

CABG

Job description

Job Opportunity: Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Frye Regional Medical Center

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina (53 miles from Charlotte) is seeking a BE/BC Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a hospital-employed practice alongside two existing CV Surgeons.

Experience is preferred but not required. Call is 1:3. The practice is fully supported by APPs and a large cardiology team.

Required Skill Set:

• Full scope of adult cardiothoracic procedures
• Fellowship trained in transcatheter valve and complex aortic surgery
• TAVR
• TEVR
• CABG

FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery specializes in treating various heart and lung diseases, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, and valve disease. Our fellowship-trained surgeons perform both open and minimally invasive procedures, tailoring care to each patient.

Surgical procedures are conducted at Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint hospital. The Frye Regional Heart Center is the first Duke Health heart affiliate in western North Carolina. Backed by Duke Heart Center resources, the hospital benefits from advanced training, staff education, and evidence-based practices to enhance cardiovascular care in the region.

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Student Loan assistance
• Relocation allowance
• Residency/fellowship stipend
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing and practice growth support

About the Hospital:

Frye Regional, a Duke Lifepoint facility, combines Duke University Health System's clinical excellence with Lifepoint Health's operational resources. It hosts The Frye Heart Center, the first Duke Health heart affiliate in western North Carolina, providing access to cutting-edge training and guidelines.

About the Community:

Live in a community ranked as one of the "Best Places to Live in North Carolina" and among the "Most Affordable Cities in the US" in 2020 by U.S. News and World Report. Hickory, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is between Charlotte (53 miles) and Asheville (75 miles). It offers outdoor activities, diverse dining, shopping, and a rich community life.