Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Northwest Health - Porter has an opportunity in Valparaiso, Indiana for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our robust cardiothoracic service line including Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Structural, EP and Advanced Imaging. Network Cardiology referral base of 10 cardiologists and large primary care network.

Large volume growth potential - replacing a departing surgeon. Experience required: 2 to 5+ years.

Northwest Health will provide you with the opportunity to balance a great quality of life with fulfilling surgical practice. You can follow a day at the beach or hike the dunes with a special dinner at one of our local restaurants or downtown Chicago! Indiana is physician friendly , offering physicians a safe place to practice through malpractice tort reform.

Details of the position include:

• Full scope cardiothoracic surgery

• Established TAVR program (5+ years)

• Robotic surgery option

• Hybrid room

• Clinic attached to hospital

• Closed ICU with dedicated cardiac rooms and staff

• Clinical navigator and quality metric monitoring

• 1:2 call schedule

• Excellent PA support

Comprehensive Compensation Package May Include:

• Guaranteed Salary plus wRVU incentive

• $900,000+ for experienced candidates

• Commencement Bonus

• Medical Education Debt Repayment Assistance

• Stipend During Residency/Fellowship

• CME and Vacation

• 401K and Health Benefits

• Relocation Expenses

Northwest Health - Porter is a 200-bed acute care hospital located in Valparaiso, Indiana. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a full continuum of services, including emergency and trauma care, cardiology, oncology, primary care, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, orthopedics, spine care, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. The hospital features a Women and Children's Pavilion and a long-standing neonatal intensive care unit serving Northwest Indiana.

Valparaiso is located in Porter County , approximately 45 miles from Chicago and near the Indiana Dunes State Park . The area offers a blend of suburban, rural, and metropolitan lifestyles; strong public and private schools; higher education institutions; and an affordable cost of living relative to national averages.