Adult General Thoracic Surgeon - Norton Heart & Vascular Institute

NORTON HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE

NORTON HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE, a part of Norton Healthcare located in Louisville, KY, is seeking two adult general (noncardiac) thoracic surgeons to join its growing team. The ideal candidates will join Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, an established practice that provides comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services for Norton Healthcare's adult service hospitals and completes an average of 1,100 surgical procedures annually. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute maintains 49% of the general thoracic surgery market share, more than any other health care provider in our service area.

Led by George J. Mikos, M.D., with more than 20 years' experience as a thoracic surgeon, this team is known for its skill, experience, easy access for patients and ability to treat some of the most advanced conditions. Surgeons have access to a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge technology in minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment options, including the use of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery.

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute works closely with Norton Cancer Institute to provide comprehensive lung care to patients seen at Norton Cancer Institute Comprehensive Lung Center.

This multidisciplinary program has been designated as a GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Center of Excellence, reserved for programs designed to accelerate lung cancer detection and treatment by using advanced technology.

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE GENERAL THORACIC SURGEON LOOKING FOR A MATURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM THAT SUPPORTS A BUSY PRACTICE WITH A DIVERSE PATIENT BASE. WE HAVE ACCESS TO THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AND A WIDE ARRAY OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS THAT ALLOWS FOR A STATE-OF-THE-ART WORK EXPERIENCE.

George Mikos, MD, Chief, Thoracic Surgery

About the Position:

• Join an adult-service practice consisting of four cardiac surgeons, one general thoracic surgeon, nine advanced practice providers and several support staff members
• Competitive compensation model including bonus options based on quality or key performance indicators
• Participate in a center of excellence-designated multidisciplinary lung clinic
• Preferred candidates are those within one year of completing their training or having one to two years of experience
• Candidates must possess excellent technical skills in minimally invasive surgery as well as surgical management of complex lung, esophageal and chest wall malignancies
• Benefits include sign-on and relocation bonuses, 30 days (six weeks) of paid vacation, five days of continuing medical education, seven holidays and access to Norton Provider Leadership Academy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.