Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Join a respected cardiovascular program in Louisiana's capital city, where you'll benefit from high-volume casework, advanced surgical support, and a collaborative, subspecialty-integrated team. This is a key position within a regional referral center that offers access to complex cases, ECMO services, and a modern, dedicated Heart & Vascular Institute.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a team of 5 CT surgeons supported by 7 APPs, 6 perfusionists, and cardiac-trained anesthesiologists
• Full breadth of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including TAVR, MitraClip, ECMO, and aortic cases
• Weekly rotation with the Structural Heart team; shared case volume and active thoracic referrals
• Dedicated 24-bed Open Heart Unit co-located with Cardiac ICU for continuity of care

Schedule

• Monday-Friday schedule with 4 OR days and 1 clinic day (flexible during ramp-up)
• Call rotation is 1:4; evenly distributed cases among surgeons
• Weekly multidisciplinary cath conference for collaborative planning
• Strong referral base from 3 cardiology teams (2 private, 1 hospital-employed)

Compensation & Benefits

• $800,000 initial salary guarantee
• $50,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 relocation allowance
• PSLF-eligible site with paid malpractice and CME support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

Candidate Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Open to new grads and experienced surgeons; leadership roles available
• H1B and J1 visa candidates considered
• Must be comfortable in a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment

Community & Location Highlights

• Live in Baton Rouge; affordable, family-friendly, and rich in culture
• One hour from New Orleans and close to the Gulf Coast
• Excellent local schools, LSU campus, festivals, food, and live music
• Access to Baton Rouge Metropolitan and Louis Armstrong New Orleans airports