Cardiovascular Surgeon

As a Cardiovascular Surgeon at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, you will join an integrated cardiovascular service line as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team. In this hospital-employed practice, you will work alongside two existing CV surgeons within a Duke Heart Network affiliate backed by comprehensive thoracic oncology and heart center resources. You will have access to advanced technologies to deliver a full scope of adult cardiothoracic and general thoracic procedures while enjoying a collaborative environment and a 1:3 call schedule. Practice Info Hospital-employed practice located at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC Join two existing CV Surgeons Frye Regional Heart Center integrated cardiovascular service line consisting of Cardiac Surgeons, Interventional and Structural Heart Cardiologists, and Electrophysiologists Frye Regional Thoracic Oncology program consisting of Pulmonology, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Thoracic Surgery Duke Heart Network affiliate backed by the resources of the Duke Heart Center Responsibilities Perform a full scope of adult Cardiothoracic procedures Perform cardiovascular procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), arrhythmia surgery, and thoracic aortic surgery Perform valvular repair and replacement including open valve operations, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) Perform general thoracic procedures including advanced diagnostics and treatment of benign lung conditions and lung cancer, lung resections, EBUS, and navigational bronchoscopy with Ion robotics Manage pneumothorax, pleural fluid collections, and thoracic trauma using video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), robot assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS), and advanced endoscopy Shift & Schedule Hospital-employed practice Call is 1:3 Qualifications BE/BC Cardiothoracic Surgeon Position is available to both Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Experience preferred but not required