Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Leadership Role)

• Pay: Kettering Health does not post a pay range (competitive guaranteed base salary plus productivity and quality incentives)
• Employment: Full time
• Location: Kettering Health Main Campus
• Kettering Health Job ID: PM-1105137

Kettering Health seeks a mid-career level cardiothoracic surgeon, interested in leadership, to join our team in Dayton, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of experience. Prior leadership experience is preferred.

Kettering Health’s cardiothoracic surgery group is a leading practice in Dayton, Ohio. Our program conducts approximately 600 open heart surgeries and 180 thoracic cases annually. Our group focuses on cardiac and thoracic surgery. We also offer specialized programs, including TAVR, MitraClip for structural heart procedures, and ECMO. Anticipating LVAD/mechanical assist device program launching in 2027.

Job Requirements

• 6-year integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency or General Surgery residency followed by a 2–3-year cardiothoracic surgery residency
• Board Certification in Cardiac Surgery
• U.S. Residency and/or Fellowship Required
• H1B visa sponsorship available (No J1 visa sponsorship available)
• Driven, collegial, and ambitious
• Possess outstanding communication and leadership skills

Description

• Primary location: Kettering Health Main Campus, Flagship Hospital
• Hospital employed position
• Leadership responsibilities
• Da Vinci Xi robot and Ion robot
• APP support in clinic, surgery, and rounding
• OR/Clinic
• OR – 3-4 days; Clinic – 1 day
• Clinic is located at hospital
• Critical Care support – 24/7
• EMR: EPIC

Benefits

• PTO
• 403b non-profit - Qualifier for PSLF
• Relocation assistance, if applicable
• Employer paid malpractice insurance
• Retirement with matching
• Generous CME allowance with funding (10 days when double boarded)
• Comprehensive benefits package

Community

• Our culturally diverse community is conveniently located in the suburban Dayton, and within 1-2 hours of other metropolitan areas of Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis. There are also excellent educational schools and institutions in the region.
• Sports - major & minor league baseball, professional football, soccer, and hockey
• Museums, symphonies, multiple theaters, and zoos
• Housing in friendly neighborhoods. Apartments within walking distance to major shopping opportunities
• Numerous dining options

Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit network of 15 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities serving Southwest Ohio. Patients have access to high-quality maternity care, state-of-the-art cancer-fighting technology, Ohio’s leading heart hospital, and revolutionary brain and spine surgery. With over 14,000 employees and over 1,800 physicians, Kettering Health is committed to transforming the healthcare experience with world-class health services for every stage of life. In addition, we host a total of 23 residency programs and actively partner with local medical schools to train future generations.

Greater Dayton Area

• Forbes Magazine ranks Dayton as a Top 10 STEM community and lists the city as one of the nation's "Most Affordable Cities."
• Excellent educational opportunities. School districts with private and public school options, as well as 20 universities within 60 miles
• A local international airport with easy access
• 25 Metro Parks with 350 miles of hiking, running, or biking trails
• The world's largest National Airforce Museum and the single largest employer in Ohio, the Wright Patterson Air Force Base
• There are diverse opportunities to explore the arts (2 Performing Art Centers, multiple outdoor music venues, and the Dayton Art Institute!
• Access to prestigious golf courses, boutiques, and unique dining options
• Minor league baseball, soccer, and hockey teams. NCAA teams and a short drive to professional sporting events (Bengals, Buckeyes, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, The Western and Southern Open, and the Memorial Tournament!)
• We offer the warmth and charm you can only find in the Midwest.

Kettering Health Main Campus

Our flagship hospital, Kettering Health Main Campus, was established in the spirit of innovation. Kettering Health serving patients throughout Greater Dayton since 1964. Consistently ranked one of the nation's best hospitals, Kettering Health Main Campus is known for its high-quality cardiovascular, brain and spine, and cancer care.

Accomplishments

• "A" from the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade
• Excellence in stroke care
• "High-performing" in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, spinal fusion, colon and lung cancer surgery, heart attack and failure, hip fracture and hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, stroke, and maternity care by U.S. News & World Report for 2021-2022
• 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital by IBM Watson Health