Reference: P91922626

Job Status: Active

Email: submitcv@medical-search.biz

Specialty: 23

Jobtitle: Physician – Cardiothoracic Surgery

City: Meridian

State: MS

Job Description: Our Facility is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cardiovascular surgeon to reestablish a Cardiovascular surgical program. The new physician will join the hospital’s current cardiac service line of Interventional cardiology and vascular surgery as well as a vein and wound care center. Highlights of this opportunity: Ability to step into an already existing high-volume practice with a large 8 county referral network of 21 primary care clinics and 5 critical access hospitals. Patient service area of over 350,000. Current team of 3 Interventional Cardiologists;1 non invasive cardiologist; 4 mid-levels; one vascular surgeon; and one vein specialist. Ability to utilize Our Facility’s extensive cardiology network of physicians for support and resources. Cardiology Clinic is located in a multi-specialty clinic building which is adjacent to a 215-bed hospital with two cath labs and a hybrid peripheral room. Internal system volume: In 2021, we referred over 120 cardiovascular surgical procedures to other facilities. 23 bed closed ICU with dedicated med/surgical team and 2 intensivists. Strong specialist support including team of 4 Anesthesiologists and 4 surgeons. DaVinci Robot Surgical System. Established Adult Hospitalist Program and tenured Emergency Medicine team, all employed and staffed by Our Facility Rush. Fully integrated EHR system utilizing EPIC. Teaching opportunities for local family medicine residency program. New procedures include Impella left ventricular assist device, pulmonary thrombectomy, orbital coronary atherectomy and ultraviolet laser atherectomy. We have an active pacemaker program including standard pacemakers, Micra pacemakers, AICDs and CRT devices. Recently added CardioMEMS Heart Failure system, impulse dynamics CCM device and Shockwave Coronary Lithotripsy. 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

Community Attractions: Meridian, Mississippi is a mid-sized city with a population of 45,000. Commonly referred as the Transportation Center of the South, Meridian is centrally located with rapid access to New Orleans, LA (3 hours); Jackson, MS (1.5 hours); Birmingham, AL (2.5 hours); Atlanta, GA (4 hours); and the beaches of Gulf Shores, AL (3.5 hours). Meridian is a family oriented community, with a low cost of living, and excellent school options. The beautiful year-round warm weather allows for multiple outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hiking and boating. Known for its thriving performing arts, the city boasts the MS Arts & Entertainment Experience (MAX); the Riley Center; The Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian Little Theatre; the Meridian Symphony Orchestra; and the Children’s Museum.

Position Type: Permanent