Here at Piedmont Heart Institute, we are looking for a BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon for our Piedmont Augusta location. We are looking for a team member to support a high volume, complex, patient care program that will provide excellent service with outcome-driven robust cardiovascular options.
Ideal candidate will be able to perform all the following surgeries including, but not limited to:

Cardiothoracic Surgeon role and responsibility will be the following:

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.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine

Completion of Cardiothoracic Fellowship and MUST BE Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery

Expertise needed in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR (MRAs)

Piedmont Augusta is a 581-bed hospital specializing in adult care. Our Heart and Vascular Institute provides quaternary advanced cardiac care including LVADs & and ECMO, structural heart program, EPS, interventional and non-invasive cardiology program with the exception of cardiac transplants.

Augusta, Georgia is a beautiful mid-sized city located on the border of Georgia and South Carolina 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. The community offers major amenities in the city as well as the surrounding areas. If you are looking for a great climate in the Southeast with a family friendly population, then you have found your new home, meeting the needs of any family or lifestyle. Excellent cost of living - lower than the national average - with premier public and private schools.

To be considered for this opportunity email [email protected]

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are able to sponsor H-1B visa and J-1 visa waivers at this location.