Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Established cardiothoracic surgery program at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon.

Qualified Candidates:

• 5+ year of experience preferred
• Robotics training/experience preferred
• Robotic lung experience is a plus, but not required
• Must be comfortable with non-cardiac pulmonary procedures
• TAVR experience is required
• Qualified candidates must have experience with open cardiac procedures: CABG, mitral and aortic valve, and aortic replacements (including dissections)
• Must be board certified within 5 years of completing training
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state of Virginia
• Must be a lawful permanent resident or legal member of the US
• Leadership opportunity available, if desired

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive benefits package with various options for health, life, and financial needs with additional access to wellbeing resources
• 401(k) plan with annual match (based on years of service)
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plans
• CME allowances

About our practice and culture:

• Existing surgeon focuses on CABG, vascular work, and TAVR
• Expected growth strategy to reach 350-375 
• Team includes 7 cardiologists, 1 cardiothoracic surgeon and 5 advanced practice providers
• 1:2 Call schedule
• Recently renovated practice
• Experienced clinic staff

About LewisGale Medical Center:

• LewisGale Medical Center is a 506-bed fully accredited acute care facility
• Level II Trauma Center
• Accredited Stroke Center
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• The LewisGale Regional Health System includes four hospitals, two cancer centers, six outpatient centers, and three stand-alone emergency departments that are committed to providing superior, compassionate care
• Our network of hospitals consistently ranks among the top in the nation for clinical outcomes and evidence-based clinical processes
• 2 dedicated CVORs
• 1 dedicated EP lab and 3 cath labs

As a place to live and play, the Southwest region of Virginia has it all. Roanoke’s ‘innovation corridor’ has become a hub for tech-forward industries such as healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing. Our scenic beauty offers opportunity to balance work with recreation, whether it is enjoying the arts and culture, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, water sports on Smith Mountain Lake, or biking in the nation’s 2nd largest municipal park. With nationally-recognized colleges and universities, including Virginia Tech and Radford University, the area continues to attract forward thinking businesses to our talent-rich and business friendly environment. Conveniently located, our location offers easy drives to Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. This part of the country also offers a comfortable climate, with the best of all four seasons.

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