Surgery - Thoracic Physician
Summit Recruiting Group
Covington, LA, 70433, USA
Covington, LA, 70433, USA
- Healthcare
- Internship
- cardiothoracic surgery
- clinical surgery
- hospital physician
This position is for a board-certified or board-eligible cardiothoracic surgeon based in Covington, LA, providing clinical and surgical care across three community hospitals. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team including radiologists, pathologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and nurse navigators, supported by APPs and hospitalists in a collaborative, integrated practice model. Benefits include competitive salary, paid leave, comprehensive insurance, retirement options, relocation assistance, and malpractice coverage, within a state-recognized health system committed to quality patient care.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Covington, LA Located 40 minutes from New OrleansPosition Details
- Clinic-based position with dedicated OR time
- Coverage for 3 Community hospitals
- Collaborative team of Radiologists, Pathologists, Pulmonologists, Surgeons, Medical and Radiation Oncologists and nurse navigators to assist with the customized plan of care for each patient
- Multidisciplinary clinics
- APP support
- Weekly call rotation shared amongst physicians within the group (clinic and hospital consult)
- 24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite
- Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network
- Support available from specialists
- EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Health System
- Tort reform state Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience and training
- Paid vacation, holidays and CME
- Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
- Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
- Relocation assistance
- Malpractice and tail insurance Qualification:
- Board Certified/ Board Eligible Vascular Surgery
- LA Licensed MD/DO
- Valid DAE
- Ability to promote a culture of patient safety




