PERM- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 36304, Dothan, Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/20/24
VHS is searching for a FT Cardiothoracic Surgeon for Dothan, AL!
Well-established, hospital employed surgical groups seeks additional cardiothoracic surgeon to join their practice. Exceptional referral base with strong primary care and cardiology physician referral sources from 13 counties. Call 1:3. A robust IM Hospitalist service provides medical consults and management of non-surgical illnesses. Dothan, Alabama is recognized nationally as a best place to raise kids* and a best place to retire**. Our community offers a low cost of living, excellent educational facilities, and traditional southern hospitality.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
» Highly competitive compensation package with productivity bonus
» Commencement/relocation payment
» $100,000 Signing Bonus Package
» Health, dental, disability & life insurance
» Employer-funded Retirement plan
» Paid malpractice with tail coverage
» CME and licensure fees allowance
» Paid interview expenses
» Student loan repayment options

PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS
» Hospital employed position
» Access to 2 endovascular and open heart suites
» daVinci robotic surgical system available
» Call 1:3 shared equally
» 22 OR's with access to 2 endovascular suites and open heart suites
» 56 total ICU beds with dedicated CVICU beds in the newly expanded
progressive care unit
» Office located on Southeast Health campus for easy access to hospital
» Cardiology, intensivist, and interventional radiology support services 24/7
» Cardiothoracic APP's assist in OR, perform vein harvesting, facilitate
hospital rounds, and see patients in post-op clinic
» Robust IM Hospitalist service provides medical consult support for non-surgical illnesses


ABOUT THE HOSPITAL
» One of the largest not-for-profit tertiary referral centers in Alabama
» 420 licensed bed facility
» 3,000+ dedicated employees
» 400+ active Medical Staff
» Serves over 600,000 in a 75-mile radius
» Level 2 trauma center staffed by EM residency trained physicians
» One of 3 Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Alabama with a dedicated lab for
neuroendovascular procedures
» 24/7 Neurosurgery coverage with employed neurosurgeons and a fellowship trained neuroendovascular interventionalist
» Medical Hospitalist program provides ED unassigned coverage, care for transfers, and inpatient consults
» Interventional cardiology, EP and radiology labs, lithotripsy, 3 MRIs (1 a 3-T), 3 CTs including a fixed 64 slice CT and PET Scanner
» Region's only facility offering TAVR and Watchman procedures.
» 22 ORs with 2 endovascular suites and open-heart surgery suites
» Pain Management and Physiatry services provided through outpatient clinics on
Southeast Health campus
» 28 bed inpatient psychiatric program and outpatient center with psychiatric hospitalist coverage.


ABOUT DOTHAN, ALABAMA
» Ranked #1 small city for doctors by AdvisorSmith » Nearby lakes and rivers less than 100 miles to Gulf Coast beaches
» Robust business environment ranked #1 in retail sales in Alabama (per capita)
» Highland Oaks, a Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, and other public and private golf courses and driving ranges
» Regional Airport served by Delta Airlines
» Recognized as a “Playful City” with 19 parks, 6 public swimming pools, 47 tennis courts including a 20-court complex built to professional standards


We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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