Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Join a respected cardiovascular program in Louisiana's capital city, where you'll benefit from high-volume casework, advanced surgical support, and a collaborative, subspecialty-integrated team. This is a key position within a regional referral center that offers access to complex cases, ECMO services, and a modern, dedicated Heart & Vascular Institute.
Practice Overview
- You'll join a team of 5 CT surgeons supported by 7 APPs, 6 perfusionists, and cardiac-trained anesthesiologists
- Full breadth of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including TAVR, MitraClip, ECMO, and aortic cases
- Weekly rotation with the Structural Heart team; shared case volume and active thoracic referrals
- Dedicated 24-bed Open Heart Unit co-located with Cardiac ICU for continuity of care
Schedule
- Monday-Friday schedule with 4 OR days and 1 clinic day (flexible during ramp-up)
- Call rotation is 1:4; evenly distributed cases among surgeons
- Weekly multidisciplinary cath conference for collaborative planning
- Strong referral base from 3 cardiology teams (2 private, 1 hospital-employed)
Compensation & Benefits
- $800,000 initial salary guarantee
- $50,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 relocation allowance
- PSLF-eligible site with paid malpractice and CME support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Candidate Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Open to new grads and experienced surgeons; leadership roles available
- H1B and J1 visa candidates considered
- Must be comfortable in a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment
Community & Location Highlights
- Live in Baton Rouge; affordable, family-friendly, and rich in culture
- One hour from New Orleans and close to the Gulf Coast
- Excellent local schools, LSU campus, festivals, food, and live music
- Access to Baton Rouge Metropolitan and Louis Armstrong New Orleans airports
