Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is seeking a cardiothoracic surgeon to join an established, hospital-employed program in Tennessee. The incoming provider will work alongside two experienced cardiothoracic surgeons and a dedicated multidisciplinary team at a 309-bed regional referral center. This succession planning opportunity offers mentorship, a robust open-heart case volume, and an attractive lifestyle in a family-friendly community near Nashville. Practice Info Hospital-employed cardiothoracic surgery position at CRMC, a 309-bed nonprofit regional referral center Serves 350,000+ population across 14 counties Established program with ~350 open heart cases annually Full-service cardiovascular hub with strong referral base Join 2 experienced cardiothoracic surgeons 3 cardiovascular OR suites and 3 da Vinci robotic systems (including DV5) Dedicated cardiac anesthesia team Structural heart program (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman) Advanced imaging: TEE, CT, cardiac MRI, intracardiac echo 16-bed cardiac ICU (30 ICU beds total) Accredited stroke and chest pain center 53,000 ED visits annually; no trauma designation STS 3-star rating for CABG and AVR; Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital Epic EMR 4 CTS PAs and dedicated CTS anesthesia Clinic located adjacent to hospital Focus on thoracic, TAVR, and mitral valve procedures Compensation Competitive base salary + WRVU bonus Sign-on bonus No state income tax Benefits Relocation Training stipend Student loan assistance (PSLF eligible) Up to 100K student loan support PTO CME allowance Full benefits package Retirement plans (401k & 457) On-site childcare Shift & Schedule 1:3 call schedule Qualifications Open to 2027 graduates and experienced surgeons Visa candidates welcome