Cardiothoracic Surgery Opening in Georgia

**Cardiothoracic Surgery Opening in Georgia** * Located in Augusta, GA * Seeking Board Certified Thoracic Surgeon with completion of Cardiothoracic Fellowship * Expertise needed in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR (MRAs) * Join three cardiothoracic surgeons and three advanced practice providers * On-call assignment of 1:3 * Competitive base compensation with MGMA median * Insurance: group plan options for medical/dental/vision/disability/life * Liability insurance for professional practice provided * 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 Role and Responsibility * 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 in accordance with Piedmont Augusta policies and procedures. * Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions in accordance with medical staff policy. * Management of chronic cardiovascular diseases including ordering appropriate imaging or lab tests and recommending treatment plans, including surgical interventions, as indicated by patients clinical needs. * 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. Location 581 bed acute care facility. The Cardiothoracic Surgeon will share a complement of an advanced practice provider as well as a team of nursing professionals. Augusta, GA which is a beautiful mid-sized city with loads of southern charm. In addition, the cost of living is very attractive, and there is easy driving access to several of the Souths largest major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Savannah, GA and Greenville, SC. Additional Information: - Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery - Location: Augusta, Georgia - Contact: Jeremy Baldi About the Company: Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your physician recruitment needs.