Cardiothoracic Surgeon – High-Volume, Physician-Led Program

Bryan Heart | Lincoln, Nebraska

Bryan Heart is recruiting a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a high-volume, established 3-surgeon practice within Bryan Health. The home base hospital is a 684-bed regional referral center serving four states.

This is a productivity-driven, physician-led program with strong institutional support and a stable referral base.

Program Highlights

• Established, high-volume practice
  • ~500 open cardiac cases annually
  • ~400 thoracic cases annually
  • Broad case mix including CABG, valve, and thoracic oncology
• Exclusive market position
  • Sole provider of cardiac and vascular surgery across Bryan Medical Center campuses
  • Extensive referral network across Nebraska and surrounding states

Practice Structure

• 3 Cardiothoracic Surgeons with equal call distribution
• 2:1 APP-to-surgeon support model
  • Dedicated inpatient, OR, and clinic support
• Physician-controlled OR scheduling
  • 3 dedicated cardiovascular suites (renovated 2021)
• Fully integrated cardiovascular service line
  • Cardiology, interventional, electrophysiology, and vascular surgery all aligned within one system

Clinical Environment

• High-functioning OR teams and ICU support
• Epic EMR across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Strong alignment with oncology and structural heart programs
• Continued institutional investment in cardiovascular growth

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive base salary with productivity-based compensation model
• Bonus opportunities aligned with clinical output and quality
• Loan repayment: negotiable

Position Profile

• Board-certified/eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Open cardiac surgery
  • Thoracic surgery
• Interest in practicing in a high-volume, team-based environment

Location – Lincoln, Nebraska

• State capital and home to the University of Nebraska
• Stable, family-oriented community with strong schools
• Lower cost of living with access to regional travel and recreation