Physician Surgery-Thoracic - Competitive Salary

Job Description Vitruvian Health and Hamilton Physician Group (HPG) are recruiting a Cardiac Surgeon for Hamilton Medical Center. Qualified candidates: Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery 10 years of experience preferred Experience in thoracic/lung surgery a plus Interested in growing a cardiac surgery program Ideal candidate will have a passion for leading change Ability to work as a team member Commitment to quality, patient safety and overall excellence in evidence based clinical care Job Highlights: Competitive Compensation Signing Bonus Up to $15k Relocation Student Loan Repayment Options Paid Malpractice Insurance Benefits include retirement matching, PTO , CME Allowance , and more! Practice Overview: Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm Procedures include CABG, AVR, MVR, MV Repair, TV Repair, Maza, LAAL Participation in structural procedures some root/ascending repairs (rare) and pericardial windows. Department Overview: Academic center with opportunities to participate with internal medicine and family medicine residency program Tremendous opportunity for growth within the practice, where you will be supported by a strong and collaborative team with an excellent work culture & collegiality amongst providers and staff Hamilton Medical Center (HMC), the Dalton-based flagship of Hamilton Health Care System is accredited by the American College of Cardiology Association Services as a Cycle V Chest Center with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in June based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting. Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) is the only hospital in Georgia to receive the nationally recognized designation. Hamilton Medical Center is a 255-bed regional acute-care hospital that offers major medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including accredited stroke and chest pain centers. Hamilton Medical Center was recently named one of the nation's "100 Great Community Hospitals" by Becker's Hospital Review. This award is the result of the excellent care our associates and physicians provide to our community each and every day, says President and CEO of Vitruvian Health Care System (formerly known as Hamilton Health Care System). Included under Hamilton Medical Center are the Bradley Wellness Center, Hamilton Physician Group, Hamilton Home Health and Hamilton Hospice, Anna Shaw Children’s Institute, and Peeples Cancer Institute among others. Vitruvian's strategic location in north Georgia provides us the unique opportunity to offer a best case scenario, a wonderful quality of life, an excellent standard of living and extensive high quality services from board-certified physicians with strong ties to the Chattanooga and Atlanta medical community. Dalton, Whitfield County, is located in Northwest Georgia , 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 90 minutes north of Atlanta. Dalton is in an ideal location situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just off of Interstate 75 for ease of travel. Dalton, Georgia is affectionately called the carpet capital of the world, but its main attractions lie outside the carpet showrooms. Dalton’s quaint southern charm is seen through our thriving downtown community and wonderful schools; both public and private. Opportunities to achieve a Work-Life Balance can be realized through an array of outdoor activities including water sports, golf, hiking, tennis and cycling.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a