Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Established cardiothoracic surgery program at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon.

Qualified Candidates :

• Board certified or board eligible
• 5+ year of experience preferred
• Superb communication skills and a passion for program development and collaboration
• Experience and comfort level with heart bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement (including open and endovascular aortic procedures)
• Minimally invasive lung surgery
• Knowledge and experience with advanced technologies to reduce the invasiveness of thoracic and cardiovascular procedures
• Capable of doing complex cases in independent setting
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state of Virginia
• Must be a lawful permanent resident or legal member of the US
• Leadership opportunity available, if desired
• 1 : 2 call schedule

Incentive / Benefits Package :

Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance

About LewisGale Medical Center :

As a place to live and play, southwest Virginia has it all, with a comfortable climate and the best of all four seasons. For the second year in a row, Roanoke has been ranked the "Top Adventure Town" by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, edging out Asheville and Chattanooga. Roanoke’s ‘innovation corridor’ has become a hub for tech-forward industries including healthcare, technology and advanced manufacturing. Our scenic beauty offers opportunity to balance work and recreation. Enjoy local arts and culture, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, water sports on Smith Mountain Lake, and biking in the nation’s second largest municipal park. With nearby nationally recognized colleges and universities, including Virginia Tech, the area offers excellent schools and a low cost of living. Roanoke is within a few hours driving distance to Washington, DC, Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA.

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