Cardiothoracic Surgeon opening - Sioux City, IA
### The Opportunity
Seeking a BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon to lead and build a Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Sioux City, Iowa. This is a high-impact opportunity to build a comprehensive Cardiovascular service line and keep care close to home, utilizing best practices and expertise from established open-heart programs in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Waterloo, and Quad Cities.
### Compensation & Benefits
- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- Attractive incentive package
- Generous time off and CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for
loan restructuring and consolidation
- Dedicated provider resources to support work-life balance
### Facility Details
Is a
464-bed regional hospital serving families across the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, offering:
State-of-the-art surgical center
24/7 cardiovascular care
Level III Emergency Department
Nationally recognized excellence in orthopedic services, vascular surgery, stroke care, and
cancer care
### Responsibilities
Lead and grow a Cardiothoracic Surgery program with strong system support
Collaborate with established Interventional, Electrophysiology, General Cardiology, and
Vascular teams
Build a sustainable 24-hour call model with shared coverage and PRN/locum support as needed
Leverage a strong referral base from employed physicians and community providers
### Qualifications
MD or DO
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Unrestricted Iowa medical license (or eligibility)
Unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications
Experience building or expanding a program preferred
Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset
Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
J-1 waiver sponsorship available
### Location
Sioux City is one of Iowa's largest and fastest-growing cities — a hub for food production,
healthcare, education, tourism, and retail:
Some of the most affordable housing in the nation
Saturday in the Park — one of the largest music festivals in the region
Cone Park, the award-winning Art Center, and the Sioux City Symphony
Diverse indoor and outdoor attractions for all tastes and interests