HEADLINE: Baltimore, MD: Cardiac Surgeon is needed to join Cardiovascular Institute of a large teaching hospital. CVI has 2 Cardiac Surgeons, 39 Cardiologists, and 12 Vascular Surgeons. Their Cardiac Surgery Department performs 350 to 400 cases/procedures per year. Full spectrum of adult cardiac surgical procedures are performed. Catheter-based skills (e.g., TAVR and endovascular surgery) are desired/needed. Employed by very well-regarded regional health-care system. $ Excellent financial package!

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland:

• This Cardiac Surgery opportunity is located in Baltimore, Maryland.
• Please scroll down below regarding information about the city of Baltimore.

PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY:

• Located in Baltimore, MD, a Cardiac Surgeon is needed to join a busy Cardiovascular Institute.
  
• Their CVI currently consists of 2 Cardiovascular Surgeons, 39 Cardiologists and 12 Vascular Surgeons.

QUALIFICATIONS OF DESIRED CANDIDATE:

• Candidate must be a Board Certified cardiac surgeon.
  
  
• Catheter-based skills (e.g., TAVR and endovascular surgery) are all desired and needed.
  
  
• Experience: At least five years of experience in clinical surgery encompassing all aspects of adult cardiac surgery.
  
  
• The candidate must present documentation of a suitable number of cases and have verifiable excellent outcomes.
  
  
• The Cardiac Surgery Division maintains a well-established, high-quality program. The Cardiac volume ranges from 350 to 400 cases per year.
• They do a full spectrum of adult cardiac surgical procedures, including TAVR.
• Their procedural volume is increasing due to the growth of the hospital system as well as area growth.
• The new Cardiac Surgeon will be based at this well-regarded teaching hospital.
  
  
• It is comprised of a highly-regarded Cardiovascular Institute and a Division of the Department of Surgery. (These departments are separate from the General Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery Divisions and include a Level II Trauma Center and independent General Surgery Residency.)
  
  
• The Cardiac Surgery Division has consistently ranked highest in the Mid-Atlantic area in outcomes!
  
  
• Call: It is very light. Shared calls at 26 weeks per year, as most cardiac procedures are elective.
• They provide 24/7, 365 days of Advanced Practice Provider support.
• They employ 20 Advanced Practice Providers to support their CVI.
  
  
• Their hospital also has two dedicated cardiac operating rooms with their own staff.
  
  
• They have a dedicated Cardiac ICU, step-down unit.
• There is strong support from their administration.
• Its renowned Centers of Excellence provide specialized, advanced care by teams of experts.
• Their Bio-Incubator gives emerging biotech and health sciences companies lab space and access to leading physicians.
• They also have close ties with a prestigious university which allows consideration for academic appointment there.

FINANCIAL COMPENSATION:

• Their cardiac surgeons and physicians of all specialties are all employed by this state-of-the art teaching hospital.
• This large teaching hospital is owned by a very well-regarded regional health-care system.
• They are offering a very competitive financial compensation package, will includes:
  • Strong starting base salary
  • There is also an RVU-based productivity incentive.
  • In addition, they provide a comprehensive fringe benefits package.
• The earning potential is excellent!

INFORMATION REGARDING BALTIMORE, MARYLAND:

• Baltimore, Maryland has approximately 800,000-plus residents.
• This hospital’s service area population is in excess of 1.2 million.
• It is the largest city in Maryland and one of the great port cities of the world.
• Baltimore is an exciting city, with charming neighborhoods, ethnic and cultural diversity, Chesapeake Bay cuisine and a wealth of history.
• This great city also offers excellent educational facilities.
• You will also be able to take full advantage of, and have easy accessibility to, historical Washington, D.C., and is located only one hour away.
• Baltimore has a wide variety of restaurants to satisfy nearly every palate.
• It is also a sports fan's dream come true, including baseball, football and soccer teams.
• A temperate climate, beautiful waterfront homes, great shopping, superb dining options, excellent educational facilities, and a plethora of cultural activities all contribute to making Baltimore a great city to live and practice Cardiac Surgery!