Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Louisville, KY -Base Salary and Highly Competitive Recruitment Incentives

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Location: Louisville, KY

Compensation: Competitive base salary along with attractive recruitment incentives

We are actively seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to become part of a thriving adult cardiac surgery practice in the Louisville and southern Indiana metropolitan region. The selected candidate will manage a substantial surgical caseload, contributing to the cardiac surgery programs at two esteemed hospitals: Baptist Health Louisville and Baptist Health Floyd. The ideal candidate will possess a strong surgical background, demonstrating both technical proficiency and exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Perform a diverse range of surgical procedures, including coronary, valve, re-operative, and aortic surgeries.
• Engage in a high-volume cardiac surgical practice, with over 1,000 cases annually across both facilities.
• Utilize five operating rooms and one specialized hybrid operating room for surgical interventions.
• Exposure or training in TAVR, MICS, ECMO, and wire skills is preferred.
• Collaborate with a dedicated surgical team comprising three surgeons, nine advanced practice clinicians, and supportive staff.

• Attractive compensation package, including base salary and recruitment bonuses.
• Financial support options such as student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipends, and relocation assistance.
• Two-year income guarantee with potential for additional bonuses based on productivity and quality metrics.
• Flexible self-managed time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Complimentary professional advice for student loan debt repayment.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Access to a mentorship pathway for professional growth and development.
• Utilization of the EPIC electronic health record system across all hospital and practice locations.
• Advanced technology capabilities, including DAX.
• Immigration assistance available through experienced legal counsel, if necessary.

Our medical group has received Bronze-level recognition from the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program, reflecting our commitment to reducing physician burnout and enhancing the well-being of both physicians and patients.

• A multispecialty, physician-led medical group.
• Comprising eight hospitals and over 1,800 healthcare providers, including 860 physicians and more than 950 advanced practice clinicians across primary care and 78 specialties.
• Comprehensive administrative and operational support teams.
• Active physician leadership councils.
• Ranked in the top 10% nationally for quality clinical outcomes.

Baptist Health Louisville is a 519-bed tertiary care facility located in the vibrant St. Matthews area. This all-private room hospital offers nearly all inpatient services, excluding transplantation and burn care. Emergency services include specialized teams for heart attack and stroke management. Cancer care features two freestanding radiation centers and the Charles and Mimi Osborn Cancer Center, which provides a cancer resource center and a multidisciplinary lung care clinic. Additional services encompass women's health, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular care, and more.

The hospital has achieved Magnet designation twice for excellence in nursing services, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program®.

Louisville, Kentucky, is the largest metropolitan area in the state, boasting a population exceeding 1 million and ranking as the 16th largest city in the United States.

• Convenient global access via Muhammad Ali International Airport.
• Home to the renowned Kentucky Derby and the birthplace of Muhammad Ali.
• Enjoy a mild four-season climate, with average temperatures of 79°F in July and 35°F in January.
• Cost of living consistently below the national average, with housing costs at 76% of national averages.
• Strategically located within a day's drive of over half of the U.S. population.
• Recognized on numerous "Best Of" lists, including ranking #5 among the Top 10 New Brainpower Cities in America.
• Celebrated for its culinary scene, with accolades from National Geographic and Zagat.
• Features one of the most extensive park systems in the country and a vibrant arts community, with 122 parks covering over 14,000 acres.