Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Cardiothoracic Surgery opening in Portsmouth, OHLocated in Portsmouth, OH - Cincinnati 70m, Columbus 90mFull-time; PermanentHospital EmployedInpatient / Outpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery80% Inpatient / 20% OutpatientSeeking BC/BE Cardiothoracic SurgeonCardiac Surgery Fellowship Required Overview: Join an established, hospital-employed multispecialty Heart & Vascular Surgery practice serving Southern Ohio Work alongside a collaborative team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Cardiologists and Advanced Practice Providers Practice consists of 5 physicians, 6 APPs and 2 surgical first assists Approximately 80% inpatient and 20% outpatient responsibilities Office hours Monday-Thursday, 7 AM-6 PM, and Friday, 7 AM-12 PM Two to three half-day outpatient clinics per week Average patient volume of 10-15 patients per half-day clinic Approximately 1-2 office procedures daily, including loop recorder removal Hospital surgical volume varies from 1-6+ procedures daily Perform a full spectrum of adult Cardiothoracic Surgery procedures Surgical cases include CABG, valve replacement, surgical ablation and pacemaker procedures Additional procedures include VATS, thoracotomy, esophagectomy and hiatal hernia repair Access to comprehensive cardiac surgical resources, including cardiopulmonary bypass Da Vinci robotic surgical system available Shared call rotation of 1:3 with two other physicians 24/7 Hospitalist coverage available Dedicated clinical support including 17 LPNs, 6 CMAs, 3 surgical schedulers, 11 Medical Office Assistants and an EKG technician Collaborate closely with Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Anesthesiology and multidisciplinary specialty teams Teaching opportunities with medical students, residents and Advanced Practice Provider trainees Opportunity for Clinical Adjunct Faculty appointment through an affiliated medical school Comp/Benefits: Option 1: $948,788 guaranteed annual base salary for 2 years, with additional compensation for experience Option 1: Potential transition to wRVU-based compensation upon exceeding production targets Option 2: $1,123,919 guaranteed annual base salary for 1 year, followed by wRVU-based compensation Base salary reduced by 5% for physicians not yet board certified, with adjustment upon certification Bonus incentives up to 10% of annual salary Sign-on bonus of 15% of base salary, up to $100,000, paid upon contract signing and forgiven over 2-4 years Medical school loan repayment up to $200,000, at $25,000 annually per year of service commitment Residency stipend up to $25,000 with an associated service commitment of up to 2 years $10,000 relocation allowance paid directly to moving company 29 days of PTO, including 4 weeks of vacation plus holidays and sick days Additional 5 days of PTO upon achieving 75th-percentile wRVU production 5 days of CME time annually Up to $5,000 CME allowance for continuing education, books and journals 403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 2% of base salary 457(b) deferred compensation plan without employer match Health insurance with modest employee premium contributions Employer-provided claims-made malpractice insurance with $2 million per claim / $6 million aggregate coverage Initial 2-year employment contract Contract includes a 70-mile, 2-year noncompete provision or liquidated damages equal to one year's salary Group/Facility Info: Established 222-bed nonprofit regional medical center serving Southern Ohio Founded in 1966, with more than 3,000 employees and approximately 250 medical staff members Regional service area encompassing approximately 250,000 residents Established hospital-employed Heart & Vascular Surgery practice with 5 physicians and 6 Advanced Practice Providers Comprehensive cardiac surgical services with cardiopulmonary bypass capabilities and Da Vinci robotic technology Dedicated surgical clinic with 10 examination rooms and extensive clinical support staff Teaching opportunities with medical students, residents and APP trainees, including eligibility for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status through an affiliated osteopathic medical school About the Area:Portsmouth is a welcoming riverfront community in Southern Ohio, located approximately 90 miles south of Columbus along the Ohio River. Known for its historic charm, affordable housing and scenic surroundings, Portsmouth offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Residents enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, camping and exploring nearby Shawnee State Park and Shawnee State Forest, along with the city's historic downtown, locally owned restaurants, shops and famous Ohio River floodwall murals. The area features family-friendly neighborhoods, local schools, community festivals and Shawnee State University. With convenient access to Columbus, Cincinnati and Huntington, West Virginia, Portsmouth offers an appealing combination of small-town living, natural beauty and professional opportunity.