Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Cardiac Surgeon Opportunity at Ascension St. Vincent

Ascension St. Vincent is actively seeking a board certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our team in the Indianapolis Indiana location. Responsibilities include all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, with an emphasis on cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.

Join an established team of physicians and APPs. Practice setting: inpatient/outpatient/mix. The largest Transplant & VAD program in the state. Ranked #1 in Heart Transplant surgery outcomes. As a leader in heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support, our program has been accredited as a Center of Excellence and is certified by the Joint Commission. We perform over 30 cardiac transplants per year and implant more than 60 short and long term mechanical circulatory assist devices. We have an active cardiac surgery research program including research trials for DCD donors utilizing the TransMedics OCS system as well as the Evaheart clinical trial.

Employed position within a nonprofit health system. Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiac surgery. Fellowship training in cardiac surgery. Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure and DEA registration.

About the Facility: 800 bed hospital. Level one trauma center. St. Vincent serves a diverse population spanning Marion County and rural Indiana, with a strong focus on high-risk maternal/pediatric patients, the uninsured, and medically vulnerable communities facing health disparities. Integrated referral network. Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension: Physician-led, collaborative culture. Long-term practice stability. National network with local autonomy. Mission-centered care rooted in service.

What minimum requirements you'll need:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.