Cardiovascular Surgery Job In Alexandria, Louisiana
Cardiovascular Surgery Physician
Description
Specialization:
Surgery Cardiothoracic
Surgery Cardiovascular
Job Summary:
Rapides Regional Medical Center is seeking a cardiothoracic surgeon to join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, providing the highest level of surgical care in Alexandria, LA.Qualified Candidates:
- Candidates must be proficient in adult-only CVT cases including coronary artery bypass, carotid endarterectomy, thoracoscopy, bronchoscopy, among others
- Established, successful practice that has been serving the region for 22+ years
- Practice features a full-time, busy cardiothoracic surgeon, with another providing first assist and rounding support
- Join two other CVT surgeons with 1:2 practice call and 1:3 emergency call
- Practice located on the hospital campus making surgery, rounds, and clinic efficient
- Established TAVR program, robotics available, and dedicated med/surgical ICU
- Must be board certified or board eligible
- Eligible for licensure in Louisiana
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary
- Offering a negotiable, competitive contract structure with partnership potential
About Rapides Regional Medical Center:
- Rapides Regional Medical Center is an award-winning hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana that provides a wide array of care to 13 parishes across Central Louisiana.
- A 380-bed hospital includes Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital, featuring obstetrical/gynecological, pediatric, and pediatric intensive care services; Rapides Cancer Center, offering a range of services for cancer patients; Rapides Heart Center, featuring comprehensive cardiac care from prevention to treatment to surgery; and the area's largest emergency department, offering the community the only Level II Trauma Center.
- The medical staff includes doctors in 30+ medical specialties.
- With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare.
Alexandria is located in the heart of Louisiana and is an attractive, family-oriented community. The area is also referred to as a “Sportsman’s Paradise” with lakes, golf courses, biking trails, hunting, fishing, and water sports. This diverse, welcoming community features excellent schools, universities, neighborhoods, museums, cultural events & festivals, among many others. For travelers, AEX airport provides the option for international travel through connections in Houston and Dallas in less than an hour. Enjoy a low cost of living, short commutes, and a strong sense of community, making Alexandria home and the start of your successful, thriving healthcare career.
Alexandria is an attractive, family-oriented community that is often referred to as not too big, not too small. We recently celebrated our 200th birthday! The city was ranked 7th in affordability by a national publication in 2005 and the economic forecast is bright, named one of the fastest growing regions of the state. In addition to excellent schools, three universities and very reasonably priced homes, the city is proud of its cultural accomplishments including museums, theatre groups, a symphony, a ballet company, a wonderful zoo, just to name a few. Central Louisiana is perhaps best known as Sportsman's Paradise. Canoeing, boating, water sports, hunting and camping facilities abound. If you prefer golfing there are five beautiful courses, including one listed on the Audubon Trail. In addition, easy access to some of the states larger metropolitan areas including Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport make Alexandria the "Crossroads of Louisiana".
Rapides Regional Medical Center is an award-winning hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana that provides a wide array of care to 13 parishes across Central Louisiana. Our services range from the latest advances in Cardiac Care to minimally invasive Neurosurgery, and our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. View our average ER wait times above.
In 2012, Rapides Regional Medical Center became the first verified Level II Trauma Center in Louisiana. In addition, we operate the area's first Certified Stroke Center, offering comprehensive stroke care from the minute a patient walks through our door to the time they go home.
Founded in 1903 along the banks of the Red River, Rapides Regional represents a proud heritage of compassionate healthcare services coupled with the most advanced technology to date. With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional Medical Center has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare.