Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Georgia / Permanent / Augusta area

International Medical Placement, Ltd.
None, GA, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Competitive MGMA-based pay plus comprehensive benefits and retirement match. Cardiothoracic Surgeon role in Augusta, GA; permanent, full-time with 1:3 call; works with 3 CT surgeons and 3 APPs; responsibilities include evaluation, non‑surgical and surgical care, perioperative management, ICU care, emergency stabilization, imaging-driven disease management, and care coordination. - Cardiothoracic Fellowship completion - BE Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery - Expertise in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR (MRAs) - Ability to obtain admitting privileges
Full description
Currently recruiting a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a firm knowledge and skill set in the diagnosing and treating of cardiovascular disease
Call 1:3
Currently there are three cardiothoracic surgeons who support the Cardiothoracic Surgery service line, with a complement of three Advanced Practice Providers
Responsibilities include:
--Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/surgery and consultation for patients with congenital and acquired abnormalities of the heart and great vessels, lungs, mediastinum, and pleura; a variety of conditions of the chest wall; and traumatic injuries to the chest and cardiothoracic structures.
--Non-surgical care as well as pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical care.
--Admitting privileges to the facility and support provisions of care for patients in critical care/intensive care settings
--Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions
--Management of chronic cardiovascular diseases including ordering appropriate imaging or lab tests and recommending treatment plans, including surgical interventions
--Coordination of care with hospitalists, primary care physicians, cardiology colleagues and other specialty physicians regarding day-to-day operations and participates in meetings for risk and quality management as well as improving clinical quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction
Required: Completion of Cardiothoracic Fellowship, BE Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery, expertise needed in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR (MRAs)
Base compensation competitive with MGMA median.
Benefit Package includes: Insurance; Group plan options for medical/dental/vision/disability/life. Liability insurance for professional practice provided. Retirement planning: 403(b) retirement account, with additional matching by employer; 457 retirement vehicle available for tax deferred retirement planning. Allowances for CME, professional membership, publications, and recertification preparation provided.

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