Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, a Lifepoint Health facility, is seeking a dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its hospital-employed practice. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive adult cardiothoracic and cardiovascular procedures within a positive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to patient care as part of the integrated Frye Heart Center, an affiliate of the Duke Heart Network. Practice Info Hospital-employed practice with two existing CV Surgeons The Frye Heart Center is an integrated Cardiology service line that consists of Interventional, Structural Heart, EP and Cardiologists Full scope of adult cardiothoracic and cardiovascular procedures Duke Heart Network affiliate, the first in western North Carolina Position is available to both Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital Responsibilities Perform advanced techniques in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), including endoscopic vein harvest and multi-arterial grafting Conduct arrhythmia surgery Perform endovascular surgery Execute thoracic aortic surgery, including aortic aneurysm repair, thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Perform valvular repair / replacement Provide advanced diagnostics and treatment of benign lung conditions and lung cancer, including Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), Lobectomy, Mediastinoscopy, Navigational bronchoscopy, and Wedge resections Manage pericardial fluid collections, pneumothorax, and pleural fluid collections Perform minimally invasive video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) Compensation Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Early-commitment residency stipend Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage Marketing and practice growth assistance Benefits Paid time off and retirement plan Comprehensive health and well-being benefits Student loan repayment assistance Shift & Schedule Call is 1:3 Requirements BE/BC Cardiothoracic Surgeon Experience preferred but not required Preferred Fellowship in transcatheter valve and complex aortic surgery
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