Cardiothoracic Surgeon needed in VA!

Job description

Job Description
• Treating patients with adult acquired and congenital cardiac disease, including coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic surgery, valvular surgery, atrial fibrillation management procedures, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, and endovascular aneurysm repair.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to patients in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary care team.
• Clinic: Seeing patients in the office during the day. The clinic is open from 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Most of the patients would be post-op visits. Usually 2-3 days per week.
• Rounding in the hospital between 7 am and 8 am, there is usually an APP in attendance as well. Clinic after rounding usually happens in the afternoons (so half a day)
-REQUIREMENTS
• Candidates must be board-eligible or certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Active Virginia license
• Active DEA certificate without restriction
• Proficiency in a wide range of cardiothoracic procedures, including coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic surgery, valvular repair and replacement, atrial fibrillation/left atrial appendage management, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills are required as well as a strong commitment to providing high quality patient care.
• There are several APPs during the week in the clinic and in the hospital as well as an APP being on call overnight and the weekend
• Epic is the EMR

• Scheduled and on call optional
• Medical malpractice insurance provided
• Active VA license required