Cardiothoracic Surgeon opening in SE Alabama just north of Panama City, FL - $100K sign-on
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/04/24
Well-established, hospital employed surgical group seeks additional Cardiovascular surgeon to join our busy practice. Exceptional referral base with strong Primary Care and Cardiology Physician referral sources from 13 counties. Robust IM Hospitalist service provides medical consults and management of non-surgical illnesses. Dothan, AL offers a short 90-minute drive to the Emerald Coast beaches of Florida, a low cost of living, excellent educational facilities, and traditional southern hospitality.
Benefits:
- Hospital employed position
- Access to 2 Endovascular and open heart suites
- daVinci robotic surgical system available
- Call shared equally among team
- Clinic is located on hospital campus for easy access to ED, surgical suite, and hospital
- 24/7 Cardiology, Critical Care, and Interventional Radiology support services
- Dedicated APP's assist in OR, perform vein harvesting, facilitate hospital rounds, and see patients post-op in the clinic
- Facility offering TAVR, EP Cardiology, and Watchman procedures
- 22 OR's with access to 2 endovascular suites and open heart suites
- Call shared equally at 1:4
- ICU beds with dedicated CVICU beds in the newly expanded progressive care unit
- Cardiothoracic APP's assist in OR, perform vein harvesting, facilitate rounds, and see patients in post-op clinic
- Exceptional referral-base with strong Primary Care and Cardiology sources
- Robust IM Hospitalist service provides medical consult support for non-surgical illnesses
Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation package with productivity bonus
- $100,000 Signing bonus package
- Paid interviewing expenses
- Student loan repayment options
- Comprehensive benefits packages including but not limited to all medical insurances and 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off for vacation and illness
- Annual allowances for professional fees and CME
- Paid malpractice with tail coverage
- PSLF eligible employer
The Community:
- Ranked #1 small city for doctors by AdvisorSmith
- One of the Top 10 fastest growing cities in Alabama and is currently the 7th largest city in the state
- Less than 100 miles to the Emerald Coast beaches of Florida
- Average annual temperature is 66 degrees F
- Cost of living index is 92.8 vs national average of 100
- Dothan Regional Airport serviced by Delta Air Lines
- Over 20 miles of outdoor trails with nearby lakes and rivers
- Hosts a Robert Trent Jones Golf Course out of the Highland Oaks with other public and private golf courses and driving ranges nearby
- Ranked 10th in the country for the number of restaurants per square capita
- Recognized as a Playful City with 19 parks, 6 public swimming pools, a water park, and 47 tennis courts including a 20-court complex built to professional standards
- Medical hub of the Southeast, providing a plethora of specialty medical care options at 2 local hospitals and numerous private clinics