IU Health Medical Group East Region-Cardiovascular Surgery is seeking a board-certified experienced cardiothoracic surgeon to join our highly collaborative team at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgeon looking to step into a high-impact role with strong mentorship and collaborative environment.
Position Highlights - Full-time (1.0 FTE); Weekdays plus call
- On-call: 1:3 rotation, week-long call blocks
- Clinical focus: Inpatient, OR, outpatient clinic
- Patient volume: Clinic and Hospital: 10-20 patients/week (may vary)
Practice & Team This is an established cardiovascular surgery group with:
- 3 cardiothoracic surgeons
- 3 experienced advanced practice providers; also support weekend rounding and call
- Dedicated support staff
- Collegial, team-oriented environment with strong physician leadership
- Close collaboration with cardiology, anesthesiology, and critical care
- Teaching opportunities with residents, full research department; academic affiliation potential with IU School of Medicine
- No local competition
- Link to Cardiovascular Surgery-Muncie
Clinical Scope This position offers a broad and complex case mix with steady procedural demand, including:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Valve repair and replacement
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Robotic thoracic surgery
- Lung resections (including wedge resections)
Candidate Qualifications - Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
- Experienced surgeons strongly preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality outcomes and patient-centered care
- Interest in mentoring and long-term growth within the practice
Compensation & Benefits - Highly competitive compensation with quality bonus potential
- Sign on bonus potential
- Generous PTO package
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and malpractice coverage
- Eligibility for academic appointment and IU School of Medicine benefits
Why Join IU Health in Muncie? - High-need patient population with diverse and complex pathology
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community
- Low cost of living and excellent quality of life
- Easy access to Indianapolis (just ~1 hour away)
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance and physician culture
Next Steps If you are an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon seeking a rewarding clinical practice with leadership potential, we encourage you to apply!
Community DescriptionEnjoy an affordable cost of living in
Muncie, Indiana , while taking advantage of the many world-class amenities this community has to offer. One visit to Muncie, rich with history, recreation and festivals, will win you over!
- Home of Ball State University, offering exceptional education, collegiate sports and entertainment
- Arts and culture for all ages at the Muncie Civic Theatre , Minnetrista cultural center, David Owsley Museum of Art and one of the largest planetariums in the Midwest
- Some of Indiana's top-ranked schools, including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, the Burris Laboratory School, Muncie Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana
- Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing and camping at the Prairie Creek Reservoir , golfing, or hop on the state's longest span of recreational trails on the Cardinal Greenway
- Wineries, unique shopping and local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals
- Quick drive to Indianapolis and the suburbs of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as Chicago and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital DescriptionIU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 379-bed hospital and is designated as alevel 3 trauma center. It is both a teaching hospital and a regional tertiary referral center. Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel. Since the early 1980s, physicians and staff members have been actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiology and coagulation.
