Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgeon - North of Charlotte - Large Cardio Group

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina (53m from Charlotte) is seeking a BE/BC Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a hospital-employed practice with two existing CV Surgeons. Experience preferred but not required. Call is 1:3.  Practice is fully supported by APPs and our large cardiology practice.    Required Skill Set: Full scope of adult cardiothoracic procedures Fellowship trained in transcatheter valve and complex aortic surgery TAVR TEVR CABG FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery is experienced in caring for patients with a wide range of heart and lung diseases including heart failure, coronary artery disease, valve disease and more.  Our fellowship-trained cardiovascular surgeons perform both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques and work with each patient to tailor care specific to their unique needs. FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery features dedicated, knowledgeable surgeons offering surgical and minimally invasive procedures for a variety of heart and lung conditions. Surgical procedures are performed at Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint hospital. The Frye Regional Heart Center is the first Duke Health heart affiliate in western North Carolina. Backed by the resources of the Duke Heart Center, Frye Regional gains access to Duke training and staff education as well as evidence-based guidelines and best practices to enhance the quality of cardiovascular care across the Catawba Valley region. Recruitment Package may include: Base salary + wRVU production incentive CME allowance Sign-on bonus Student Loan assistance Relocation allowance Residency/fellowship stipend Health benefits + Retirement plan Marketing + practice growth assistance About the Hospital: Frye Regional is a Duke Lifepoint facility, combining Duke University Health System's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence, quality and patient safety with Lifepoint Health's financial resources and extensive operational experience.   Frye Regional also touts The Frye Heart Center, which is the first Duke Health heart affiliate in western North Carolina. Backed by the resources of the Duke Heart Center, Frye Regional has access to the most current training and staff education, evidence-based guidelines and practices when it comes to heart and heart-related issues. About the Community: Live in a community ranked "Best Places to Live in North Carolina" and "Most Affordable Cities in the US" in 2020 by U.S. News and World Report. Hickory also ranked 8th in America's Cheapest Places to Live.  The ranking looked at how desirable a place is with measures such as a strong job market and quality of life! Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a well-rounded community located between Charlotte (53m) and Asheville (75m). From outdoor recreational activities to unique restaurant and shopping options, this small town delivers a life rich in tradition and promise! Additional Information: - Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery - Location: Hickory, North Carolina - Contact: Abbie Morey (Recruiter) About the Company: Frye Regional Medical Center, serving a population of more than 350,000, is a 355-bed acute care hospital and comprehensive healthcare system that has been serving the health and medical needs of the Catawba Valley region since 1911. Located in downtown Hickory, Frye is committed to delivering high quality and compassionate care with a focus on patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.  The Heart Center at Frye is home to the most extensive array of heart and vascular services in the Unifour area, which includes Catawba, Caldwell, Burke and Alexander counties. Frye is the only hospital within 48 miles of Hickory to offer 24/7 interventional cardiology and open heart surgery and is an American Heart Association Mission Lifeline STEMI Receiving Facility. The advanced team at Frye can diagnose and treat advanced heart conditions without transferring patients to a distant facility. In addition to the Heart Center, Frye's main hospital campus includes an accredited, full-service cancer center, a nationally accredited bariatric surgery program, emergency services, advanced orthopedics, neurosciences, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a pain management center, and 5th Avenue, a luxury women's birthing center and a pediatric unit. The system also includes the Frye South Campus, an inpatient adult behavioral health treatment center designed to provide therapeutic stabilization.  The FryeCare Physicians Network offers a range of primary care and specialty care providers to manage the health and well-being of the region's residents. With more than 60 providers providing services including cardiology, pulmonology, vascular care, obstetrics and gynecology, urgent care, internal medicine and primary care, the FryeCare Physicians Network spans the Unifour with practices and experienced providers.