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Posted: 03-Apr-25
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 56560
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP IS SEEKING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED BE/BC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON to join a busy adult cardiac surgery practice in the Louisville/southern Indiana metropolitan area. The surgeon will engage in a busy surgical caseload supporting the cardiac surgery programs at two reputable hospitals, Baptist Health Louisville and Baptist Health Floyd. The ideal applicant will have surgical experience with proven results and excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
- The practice offers a mix of coronary, valve, re-operative and aortic surgery cases.
- Cardiac surgical case volume for both programs is more than 1,000 cases per year, with established STS-recognized
outcomes. - Our surgeons have access to five operating rooms and one dedicated hybrid operating room. Training or exposure to TAVR, MICS, Coronary, ECMO and wire skills is desirable.
- Our surgical team includes three surgeons, nine advanced practice clinicians, and a great support staff.
Please contact:
Jane Barger
Sourcer, Physician Recruitment
Cell: 781-690-1556
Incentive Overview
- Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, and relocation/moving allowance
- Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans — 401K and 457(b)
- Paid CME/licensure and malpractice insurance/tail coverage
- Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
- Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
- Generous time off (7+ weeks per year for full time physicians)
- EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
- Immigration Support, if needed, by an experienced Immigration attorney
About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review
- Multispecialty physician-led medical group
- 8 hospitals with over 1,500 providers, including 800 physicians and more than 700 advanced practice clinicians.
- Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
- Physician leadership councils
- Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.
About Baptist Health Louisville Hospital
Baptist Health Louisville is a 519-bed tertiary-care hospital located in the heart of St. Matthews. The all-private room hospital provides virtually all inpatient services with the exception of transplantation and burn care.
The hospital’s emergency services include special teams for heart attack and stroke care. Cancer services include two freestanding radiation centers and the Charles and Mimi Osborn Cancer Center, which also offers a cancer resource center and a multidisciplinary lung care clinic. Special services include women’s health, labor and delivery, digital mammography, ultrasound and bone-density scanning for osteoporosis. Other areas of expertise include orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular services, wound care, behavioral health, occupational health, acute rehabilitation, and in-home care provided by Baptist Health Home Care.
Baptist Health Louisville has twice achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.
About Louisville, Kentucky
- Kentucky's largest metro area with a population of 1 million+ located on the Ohio River
- Home of the Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Derby Festival, one of the country's most extensive park systems and a world-renowned arts scene
- Climate - mild four-season climate with average temperatures of 79 in July and 35 in January
- Cost of living is consistently below the national average, with housing costs 76% of national averages.
- Louisville, KY is within a day's drive of more than 50% of the U.S. population.
- The city landed on over 35 "Best Of" lists.
- Ranked #5 on the Top 10 New Brainpower Cities in America.
- National Geographic listed Louisville in the Top 10 Food Cities; Zagat called it one of America's Next Hot Food Cities.
- CNBC: Reported that Louisville is one of the top 15 cities in the country attracting the most millennials.
- One of the country's most extensive park systems and a world-renowned arts scene. Louisville has 122 parks that span more than 14,000 acres, including Waterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio River. The Louisville Loop will soon connect all the city’s parks by a paved walkway.
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HIPSA Score: 20
About Baptist Health Floyd Hospital (located in New Albany, IN)
Founded in 1953, Baptist Health Floyd, formerly known as Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services, is at 225-bed, acute care regional healthcare provider with one of southern Indiana's most advanced comprehensive cardiac surgery programs. The hospital offers 69 points of care in a full continuum, from inpatient care to rehabilitation services and home care. Services include cardiac surgery, thoracic and vascular services, orthopedics, spine care, wound care, pain management, sleep care, cancer care, diabetic treatment, weight management services and a full range of women's services, including obstetrics. The cancer center's breast program is the only program in southern Indiana to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The hospital is also designated Pathway to Excellence for excellence in nursing services by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.
About New Albany, IN
- Located 5 miles north of Louisville, KY
- New Albany is referred to as Louisville’s Brooklyn. It is just one bridge away and is recognized for its creative and top-notch culinary scene
- Very reasonable cost of living and housing options
- Population of 36,647
- New Albany’s downtown has seen a recent revitalization that includes several walkable blocks of restaurants to enjoy an authentic, local dining experience
- Includes many outdoors spaces and parks to enjoy with pets, family, and friends
- Offers a wide variety of options from charming rustic communities to the energy of city living, all within a short drive
- Has many cultural amenities and sports programs
Click here for more information on New Albany, IN.
EEO Statement:
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
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Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD).
