Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery - Physician

Your future role at a glance 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. How you’ll make an impact in this role Join an established team of physicians and APPs Call structure: Join our team of 5 established surgeons, 3 of which participate in heart transplant surgery. On-call schedules are rotated evenly among the group 1:4 for transplant call 1:6 for primary surgical call 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 25 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 Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure and DEA registration Deliver High-Quality Patient Care: Provide comprehensive medical services to patients within your assigned clinical area, ensuring a patient-centered approach and adherence to safety standards. Expert Clinical Assessment: Conduct thorough physical examinations and clinical evaluations to accurately diagnose a wide range of medical conditions 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 Licensure / Certification / Registration: 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. #LI-DC1 #HeC Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. 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