Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Cardiovascular Surgeon

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

• Join an established group of surgeons to grow a comprehensive cardiac surgery program at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group.

Opportunity Details:

• Excellent base salary guaranteed for up to 3 years
• Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance
• CME allowance and additional time off
• Paid Time Off
• Quality Incentives
• 401k and 457(b) plans with company contribution
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• 501 (c) (3) income based student loan forgiveness eligible
• Physician Mentorship Program for growth and development
• EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations

Procedures:

• Adult Cardiac Surgery
• Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
• Aortic Valve Surgery
• Coronary Bypass Surgery
• Minimally invasive Heart Surgery
• Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement surgery
• Open heart surgery
• Valve repair and replacement surgery
• Major aortic surgery
• Coronary bypass
• Beating heart cardiac operations
• Arrhythmia surgery (the MAZE operation)
• Cardiac assist devices
• Ventricular restorative procedures

Essential Duties:

• Understand, support, and implement the mission of the facility to deliver health care to those in need.
• Ensure that patient care meets or exceeds the facility quality standards.
• Ensure that patient satisfaction meets or exceeds standards set by the facility.
• Educate patients on both clinical and managed care.
• Participate in clinic and network task forces as requested and appropriate.
• Function as an effective clinic team member.
• Meet productivity standards.
• Effectively use clinic financial and other performance information.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Adheres to and exhibits core values: Reverence, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department-specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.

Requirements:

• Board Certified or eligible
• Minimum 5 years out of training
• Experience in program development

License/Certification:

• Kentucky Licensure

Pay Range:

$297.47 - $384.89 /hour