Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Parkridge Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a board certified or board eligible cardiothoracic surgeon, including thoracic surgery procedures, to join an established cardiac group.

Qualified Candidates:

• Thoracic surgery procedures required

• Board certified or board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery

• A cardiothoracic surgery leader interested in advancing an STS 2-star program to a 3-star program; medical director opportunity

• 3+ years' experience required

• Current and historical STS data and case logs required

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Employment with HCA physician services group

• Cardiothoracic surgery call schedule is 1:3

• Paid AMA membership

• Team includes an additional cardiovascular surgeon, an advanced heart failure specialist, 2 interventional cardiologists, a structural heart interventionalist, 2 EP cardiologists, advanced cardiac imaging specialist, 2 general cardiologists and several APP's

• Flexible clinic schedule

• Full suite of surgical equipment and technology

• Comprehensive and robust benefits package

About Parkridge Medical Center:

• 275-bed licensed hospital

• Primary stroke and advanced cardiovascular center

• 24/7 tele-neurology support for acute stroke and other neurologic emergencies

• Accredited chest pain center

• Advanced surgical services including endovascular care and orthopedic/spine procedures

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