Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Cardiothoracic Surgeon needed in Knoxville, TN Medical Center is seeking to recruit a cardiovascular surgeon. Employed position Must be board certified/eligible with some experience preferred Program will have 2.5 surgeons inclusive of the recruit and is a highly regarded group established over 40 years ago CVT surgery is supported by our 32 employed CV providers (all markets refer CVT to the Medical Center), as well as many loyal, independent providers Accomplished cardiovascular surgery team and dedicated step down unit to serve recovering patients Ability to perform Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) required and thoracic surgery capacity preferred. Minimally invasive valves (50% aortic/80% mitral) Lead Extractions Program participates in Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) national database for quality 25% of patients extubated in the OR Replacing relocating physician so immediate productive schedule Comprehensive Package that may include all of the following: Competitive Salary based on the MGMA guidelines Incentive Bonus based on WRUVs Commencement/Signing bonus Medical Education Debt Assistance Relocation Expenses CME, Licensure, Dues, Subscriptions Vacation, Health, Dental, Vision benefits Mid-Level Supervision Compensation Knoxville is in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is home to the University of Tennessee, Tennessee Valley Authority, and close to a National Lab and high-tech industry. Perfect for those loving the outdoors. With a population of approx. 600K, the city also has many culture opportunities. The Knox County school system is very strong with a variety of public schools. With Low crime, mild weather, and no state income tax, Knoxville is a great place to raise a family and grow a practice.