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Cardiothoracic Surgery Job in Anchorage, Alaska

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Company:HCA

Profession/Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location:Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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

Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

HCA Healthcare Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join us in the beautiful state of Alaska.

Qualified Candidates:
  • Board certified or board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery
  • Experience in routine heart surgery procedures, thoracic procedures, valve (including TAVR and mitral)
  • Proficient in general adult cardiac and thoracic surgery; able to take call for both
  • Knowledge and experience with advanced technologies to reduce the invasiveness of thoracic and cardiovascular procedures
  • Minimum of three years’ experience 
  • Alaska licensure and DEA

Incentive/Benefits Package:
  • Competitive salary
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • CME allowance

About Alaska Regional Hospital:
  • 250-bed licensed hospital
  • Comprehensive stroke Center and advanced cardiovascular center
  • 24/7 for acute stroke and other neurologic emergencies
  • Advanced surgical services including endovascular care and orthopedic/spine procedures

About HCA Alaska Regional Hospital:
  • Alaska Regional Hospital has over 1000 employees and a medical staff of over 550 independent practitioners.
  • 250 bed regional facility offering a broad scope of services
  • The hospital is the designated Shriners clinic facility in Alaska, and free immunization clinics are held monthly for area school children. 
  • Other services include free prostate cancer screenings, health education seminars, community health fairs, and support groups for cancer and stroke survivors. 
  • Alaska Regional is the only non-military hospital in the state with its own landing strip, allowing the hospital’s LifeFlight Air Ambulance to transport critical care patients from the plane directly to the 24-hour Emergency Department. Alaska Regional even offers free valet parking to patients and visitors.
  • Alaska Regional Hospital ranked among the nation’s best hospitals for patient safety, according to Healthgrades’ 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award. ARH has been recognized for three consecutive years for being in the top 10% nationally for patient safety.
Anchorage is the gateway to Alaska adventure. Located within Denaʼina Ełnena, on the traditional homelands of the Dena’ina Athabascan people and the Native Village of Eklutna, the city combines wild Alaskan beauty, convenient urban comforts, mesmerizing outdoor spaces, and captivating arts and culture. Find sparkling glaciers, abundant wildlife, vast parks and trails, and dazzling northern lights. A trip to Anchorage opens doors to the best of Alaska, all in one place.

 
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About Alaska Regional Hospital

For more than 50 years Alaska Regional has been fulfilling the medical needs of Alaskans, continually improving the scope of services and skills available within the state and is now a 254-bed licensed and accredited facility.

With more than 1,000 employees and a medical staff of over 450 independent practitioners, Alaska Regional offers a broad spectrum of health services to the community. The hospital is the designated Shriners clinic facility in Alaska, and free immunization clinics are held monthly for area schoolchildren. Other services include free prostate cancer screenings, health education seminars and support groups for cancer and stroke survivors. Alaska Regional is the only non-military hospital in the state with its own landing strip, allowing the hospital's LifeFlight Air Ambulance to transport critical care patients from the plane directly the 24-hour Emergency Room. Alaska Regional even offers free valet parking to patients and visitors.

The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the nation's leading healthcare monitoring organization. Alaska Regional is among the top 4% of hospitals nationwide with its recent score of 98 out of 100.  84% of the physician staff are board certified with 75% double-boarded.