Cardiac Surgeon

Cardiac SurgeonWe are looking for a Cardiac Surgeon to join the elite Lee Health Heart Institute with our Cardiothoracic Surgery Team!Program Highlights:Shipley Cardiothoracic Surgery Center at Health Park provides world-class care performing more than 1,000 cases per yearOnly program in SWFL to offer robotic mitral valve surgeryBusy robotic thoracic surgery program partnered with Lee Health’s premier Advanced Lung Cancer CenterRapidly growing Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transcatheter Valve Therapy programsU.S. News and Report Top 50 Hospital for Cardiac CareSociety of Thoracic Surgeons 3 Star Program in CABGANCC Magnet HospitalPosition Information:The Heart Institute is growing! We are expanding to support the community and adding to our already robust interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery service lines. This surgeon will join our team in performing foundational cardiac surgery including CABG, open Valve repair/replacement as well as dissections. However, we are seeking a surgeon with niche skills that will assist us with the growth and development of our program to the next level. (i.e. Minimally invasive valve surgery, AHF device implants, etc.)Qualifications:ACGME Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic SurgeryBoard Certified Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic SurgeryActive, Unrestricted State of Florida Medical License (or the ability to obtain prior to start with the organization)Active, Unrestricted DEACurrent BLS from the American Heart AssociationCurrent Certification for Implantation of Durable, Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) with case logs in the past 12 months to validate competencyMust meet credentialing requirements as established by the LMHS Medical Staff Services departmentCommunication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills requiredEPIC EHR with Healthcare AI to reduce charting requirementsBenefit Highlights:Offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits, and employee wellness opportunitiesGenerous paid time off to enjoy the beautiful SW Florida weather and beaches, and CME DaysMalpractice and Tail Coverage Provided403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement optionPaid Parental LeaveParticipation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramAbout Lee Health:Lee Health is a nonprofit organization with more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty providers with multiple practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one specialty hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.Fort Myers:Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've always dreamed of in coastal southwest Florida! We have warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, dozens of recreational parks and ecological preserves, as well as numerous world-renowned golf courses. There are a variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping at nearby malls and outlets, art, history, and a wide variety of festivals year-round. There is truly something for everyone! Plus, no state income tax!Southwest Florida International Airport is easy to access and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Florida’s major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami.If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at View email address on click.appcast.io