Alabama - CTS56494
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Alabama, Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/25/24
Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery Opportunity with Seasoned Group
Well-established, hospital employed surgical group seeks additional Cardiovascular surgeon to join busy practice. Exceptional referral base with strong Primary Care and Cardiology Physician referral sources from 13 counties. Robust IM Hospitalist service provides medical consults and management of non-surgical illnesses. The area offers a short 90-minute drive to the Emerald Coast beaches of Florida, a low cost of living, excellent educational facilities, and traditional southern hospitality.
Practice Highlights:
Well-established, hospital employed surgical group seeks additional Cardiovascular surgeon to join busy practice. Exceptional referral base with strong Primary Care and Cardiology Physician referral sources from 13 counties. Robust IM Hospitalist service provides medical consults and management of non-surgical illnesses. The area offers a short 90-minute drive to the Emerald Coast beaches of Florida, a low cost of living, excellent educational facilities, and traditional southern hospitality.
Practice Highlights:
- Hospital employed position
- Access to 2 Endovascular and open heart suites
- daVinci robotic surgical system available
- Call shared equally among team
- Clinic is located of Southeast Health's campus for easy access to ED, surgical suite, and hospital
- 24/7 Cardiology, Critical Care, and Interventional Radiology support services
- Dedicated APP's assist in OR, perform vein harvesting, facilitate hospital rounds, and see patients post-op in the clinic
- The health system is the region's only facility offering TAVR, EP Cardiology, and Watchman procedures
- Highly competitive compensation package with productivity bonus
- $100,000 Signing bonus package
- Paid interviewing expenses
- Student loan repayment options
- Comprehensive benefits packages including but not limited to all medical insurances and 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off for vacation and illness
- Annual allowances for professional fees and CME
- Paid malpractice with tail coverage
- PSLF eligible employer
- One of the largest not-for-profit tertiary referral centers in Alabama serving over 600,000 within a 75-mile radius
- 420 licensed bed facility
- 3,000+ dedicated employees
- 400+ active Medical Staff
- 16 member Anesthesia group and 30 CRNAs provide 24/7 in-house coverage
- 22 OR suites with 2 Endovascular suites and open heart suites
- Level 2 trauma center with EM residency trained physicians
- One of only 3 comprehensive stroke centers in Alabama with a dedicated lab for Neuroendovascular procedures
- 32-bed medical ICU
- Interventional cardiology, EP and radiology labs, lithotripsy, 3 MRIs (1 3- T), 3 CTs including a 64 slice CT and PET Scanner
- Robust IM Hospitalist program provides ED unassigned coverage, care for transfers, and inpatient consults
- UAB Cancer Center affiliate
- The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is Alabama’s first Osteopathic medical school and the first in the U.S. to be developed by a regional medical center
- An ACGME Internal Medicine Residency program as well as Transitional Year program
- Ranked #1 small city for doctors by AdvisorSmith
- One of the Top 10 fastest growing cities in Alabama and is currently the 7th largest city in the state
- Less than 100 miles to the Emerald Coast beaches of Florida
- Average annual temperature is 66 degrees F
- Cost of living index is 92.8 vs national average of 100
- Regional Airport serviced by Delta Air Lines
- Over 20 miles of outdoor trails with nearby lakes and rivers
- Hosts a Robert Trent Jones Golf Course out of the Highland Oaks with other public and private golf courses and driving ranges nearby
- Ranked 10th in the country for the number of restaurants per square capita
- Recognized as a “Playful City” with 19 parks, 6 public swimming pools, a water park, and 47 tennis courts including a 20-court complex built to professional standards
- Medical hub of the Southeast, providing a plethora of specialty medical care options at 2 local hospitals and numerous private clinics