What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiothoracic Surgeon position at Legacy Health?
Overview
If your skill as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon are unmatched only by your compassion, you may be a perfect fit with Legacy. Here, we value every member of our community, and together we strive to make life better for others. We do so with professionalism, integrity and, pun intended, a lot of heart. If this sounds like the kind of health care community in which you could thrive, we invite you to consider this position.
Legacy has an exciting opportunity for an CT Surgeon at our Emanuel Medical Center location.
Legacy Health offers a quality work environment, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to include hire on bonus and relocation allowance.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY: Provide cardiothoracic surgical assessment and therapy for patients requiring cardiothoracic surgery services.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
- Completion of general surgery residency.
- Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Applicable medical license and DEA certificate.
- Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery.
- ACLS required.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides a full range of cardiothoracic surgical care to patients of Legacy Health. Such care is provided in an office, outpatient, or inpatient setting and includes the full and expected mix of patient problems and surgical approaches.
- Provides consultation on cardiothoracic surgical issues.
- Completes medical records, coding and billing schedules and forms, and other needed paperwork in a timely fashion. Works with other specialists (radiology, cardiology) to develop a comprehensive Legacy cardiovascular surgery program.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.
For additional information please formally apply or contact Forrest Brown at FOBROWN@LHS.ORG
