What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Physician Job with Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC position at PracticeLink?
The Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center is looking to add a BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our STS 3 Star cardiovascular program in the 2026/2027 cycle. Our team of surgeons perform all routine cardiothoracic procedures such as CABG, AVR, MVR, Ascending and Descending Aortic Aneurysm, VATS and Robotic Lobectomies. The ideal candidate will be well-trained in all cardiothoracic procedures, as well as a team player who is passionate about patient care. The Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center is a multidisciplinary group which includes cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, and vascular surgery.
Annually, our group produces over:
Lexington Medical Center is the first hospital in South Carolina to receive HeartCARE Center™ National Distinction of Excellence awarded by the American College of Cardiology. Our cardiologists lead an ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center of Excellence and were awarded the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. As the region’s premier heart program, Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center combines advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Lexington Medical Center has three state–of–the–art cardiovascular operating rooms suites to support our intricate diagnostic and minimally invasive intervention procedures. As part of the gold standard for treating our early – stage lung cancer patients, Lexington Medical Center offers minimally invasive and robotic assisted surgery operations aimed at reducing the duration from detection to treatment.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families.
Competitive Day ONE Benefits:
We've been named Columbia's "Best Place to Have a Baby," "Best Hospital" and one of the "Top 25 Best Hospitals to Work for in the U.S.," honors all made possible by a dedicated, talented team of health care professionals and staff.
Located in the heart of South Carolina, Columbia offers an unexpected mix of tradition and tomorrow. Pairing a diverse food & drink scene with shopping, festivals, and family friendly attractions; Columbia has something for everyone. On the banks of the Congaree River, Columbia boasts a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities, a premier international art museum, an award-winning children's museum, a Zoo and Garden plus Division 1 Sports make Columbia, South Carolina an ideal place to live, work and play.
Annually, our group produces over:
- 4,700 catheterizations
- 1,300 percutaneous coronary interventions
- Call is on a 1 in 3 rotation
- Cardiac, Vascular, and Pulmonary Rehab Centers
- APP Support
- Dedicated Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Highly Skilled Clinical Support Team
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
- Ongoing Clinical Trials
- Patient Support Groups, Classes, and Education
Lexington Medical Center is the first hospital in South Carolina to receive HeartCARE Center™ National Distinction of Excellence awarded by the American College of Cardiology. Our cardiologists lead an ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center of Excellence and were awarded the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. As the region’s premier heart program, Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center combines advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Lexington Medical Center has three state–of–the–art cardiovascular operating rooms suites to support our intricate diagnostic and minimally invasive intervention procedures. As part of the gold standard for treating our early – stage lung cancer patients, Lexington Medical Center offers minimally invasive and robotic assisted surgery operations aimed at reducing the duration from detection to treatment.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families.
Competitive Day ONE Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement and Savings Plans
- 24/7 Live Epic EMR Support from Our On-site Team
- Relocation Assistance and Sign on Bonus
- Annual CME Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance (occurence-based)
- Life, Accidental, and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability (after 90 days)
- Healthcare FSA
- Daycare FSA
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Adoption Assistance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- On-site Child Care Center
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
- Health Directions Gym Membership
- Employee Discounts and Services
We've been named Columbia's "Best Place to Have a Baby," "Best Hospital" and one of the "Top 25 Best Hospitals to Work for in the U.S.," honors all made possible by a dedicated, talented team of health care professionals and staff.
Located in the heart of South Carolina, Columbia offers an unexpected mix of tradition and tomorrow. Pairing a diverse food & drink scene with shopping, festivals, and family friendly attractions; Columbia has something for everyone. On the banks of the Congaree River, Columbia boasts a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities, a premier international art museum, an award-winning children's museum, a Zoo and Garden plus Division 1 Sports make Columbia, South Carolina an ideal place to live, work and play.
