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Cardiothoracic Surgery Job in Columbus, Georgia

Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Employment with Emory University

Company:ScionHealth

Profession/Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location:Columbus, Georgia, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Pay Type:Annual Salary

Job Description

Join Emory’s Cardiothoracic Surgery service line as a full-time Cardiothoracic Surgeon. This position will be employed by Emory University’s Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and located at St. Francis-Emory in Columbus, GA (90 miles southwest of Atlanta).

  • Emory University’s Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery seeks a full-time fellowship trained Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the Emory cardiothoracic surgery program at St. Francis-Emory in Columbus, GA.
  • This position will practice adult cardiothoracic surgery
  • Active inpatient and outpatient practice, with coverage and practice responsibilities at St. Francis-Emory
  • Participate in efforts to provide outstanding clinical care, maintain/improve quality and patient safety, access to and management of clinical trials, and developing/refining innovative strategies in the field of adult cardiac surgery.
  • Participate in committees, peer review, present cases in the M&M case conferences, manage patient workups and procedures according department guidelines, and adopt any tools and/or technologies deemed part of the practice of adult cardiac surgery.
  • Participate in clinical research within the Division as well as quality efforts.
  • Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents or fellows and other rotators through the cardiothoracic surgery service.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Board-eligible or certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • A valid, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia
  • A controlled Substance Registration Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate

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About St. Francis Hospital

Founded in 1950, St. Francis is a community hospital in Columbus, Georgia. What began as a 154-bed hospital is now a 376-bed facility employing more than 2,700 employees and 300 physicians. In addition to a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency room services, St. Francis offers the only open heart surgery program in the area. 

Since the first patient was admitted in 1950, St. Francis has fervently served the community and region, providing outstanding, compassionate care from one generation to the next. Recognized as the area's finest health care provider, St. Francis continues to reach for the highest standards in quality and safety to offer its patients the best possible care. 

In 2011, the hospital broke ground on its largest expansion project. Two years later, the St. Francis Heart Hospital and the Sue Marie Turner Women's Hospital opened, the latter of which brought obstetrical services back to the hospital.

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