Surgery - Thoracic Physician
Louisville, KY, 40201, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- thoracic surgeon
- cardiac surgery
- cardiothoracic surgery
This position is for a Thoracic Surgeon specializing in adult cardiac surgeries including coronary, valve, aortic, and re-operative procedures at a high-volume tertiary-care hospital in Louisville. The role offers access to multiple operating rooms, advanced technology, comprehensive benefits, and substantial compensation incentives. The hospital provides a wide range of specialized medical services and is located in a large metro area known for its quality of life and affordability.
Join a busy adult cardiac surgery practice in the Louisville/southern Indiana metro area with a surgical team of three surgeons and nine advanced practice clinicians. Cases include coronary, valve, re-operative, and aortic surgeries with an annual volume exceeding 1,000 cases and STS-recognized outcomes.
Practice Highlights
Access to five operating rooms plus one dedicated hybrid OR
Experience or training in TAVR, MICS, coronary surgery, ECMO, and wire skills preferred
Competitive compensation including up to $200,000 in incentives: starting bonus, student loan repayment, relocation, CME allowance, malpractice insurance/tail coverage
Two-year income guarantee plus productivity and quality bonuses
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans (401K and 457(b
Generous time off (7+ weeks/year full-time)
EPIC electronic health record system (Gold Star 9 level) with DAX technology
Immigration support available
Facility Overview
519-bed tertiary-care hospital with all-private rooms located in the heart of St. Matthews
Extensive emergency services including specialized heart attack and stroke teams
Cancer care with two freestanding radiation centers and comprehensive multidisciplinary lung clinic
Additional specialties: womens health, labor and delivery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, wound care, behavioral health, occupational health, rehabilitation, and in-home care
Twice Magnet-designated for nursing excellence
About Louisville
City of Louisville, Kentucky?, largest metro area in Kentucky with 1 million+ residents on the Ohio River
Home of theKentucky Derby?" "the most exciting two minutes in sports"
Mild four-season climate, averaging 79F in July and 35F in January
Cost of living consistently below national average, with housing costs about 24% lower
Within a days drive of over 50% of the U.S. population
Over 35 Best Of city listings; ranked in Top 10 New Brainpower Cities in America
Recognized by National Geographic among Top 10 Food Cities and by Zagat as Americas Next Hot Food City
Large park system with 122 parks covering 14,000+ acres, includingWaterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio River?and the upcoming Louisville Loop paved walkway
Neighboring New Albany, IN
Located 5 miles north, known as Louisvilles Brooklyn with a vibrant culinary scene
Affordable cost of living and housing options
Population approximately 36,647 with a revitalized walkable downtown and many outdoor amenities




