Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Alabama

DCH Health System is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon with proven leadership and team building skills to work collaboratively with a highly regarded community-based practice.  The selected candidate will be employed by DCH Health System. 

The selected candidate will be Board Certified, with 5-7 years of experience in either an employed or private practice setting, experience with complex aortic disease, aortic valve repair and replacement to include complex open and endovascular aortic procedures, cardiothoracic surgery with particular focus on catheter and minimally invasive treatment of heart valve disease and heart failure. 

The existing cardiovascular community practice consists of two accomplished Cardiovascular Surgeons with over 40 years combined clinical experience. One of the surgeons is going to retire at the end of 2017.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work collaboratively with the stakeholders to further develop and advance the team-oriented cardiology/cardiovascular service line that continues to meet the needs of the community and provides the highest level of quality care. Use best efforts to develop benchmarks that meet and exceed patient expectations and place the Health system in the top 10 percentile for clinical quality, patient safety and patient experience
• Assess market trends for Cardiovascular Surgery within the primary and secondary service areas and identify gaps in service and opportunities to grow market share
• Assess national trends in Cardiovascular Surgery to ensure the latest most technologically-advanced therapies are available to residents
• Participate actively in the development and analysis of research protocols
• Actively participate on appropriate Medical Staff and Administrative committees which involve advancing the care, outcomes, and exemplary performance of the service line
• Maintain competency standards as set forth by the ACC/STS
• Fosters a sense of teamwork through collaborative processes with medical staff, nursing, administration, and other health care team members
• Build a vibrant and sustainable professional, team-based relationships with referring Primary Care Physicians and Cardiologists within the community
• Collaborate with other physicians to promote positive clinical outcomes, improved processes and support research

For over a century, the DCH Health System has had local ownership and leadership, and we continually evolve to offer advanced caring to West Alabama. Today, the DCH Health System includes DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, and Fayette Medical Center.

DCH Regional Medical Center is the cornerstone of the DCH system. The 583-bed Regional Medical Center offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's advanced trauma center.

Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates important specialty services, including the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.

Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the regional center of industry, commerce, healthcare, and education for West Alabama. We are home to the University of Alabama, but we are so much more than Saturday traditions and gridiron action. Our scenic location in the Appalachian foothills, along with our pleasant climate and rich cultural opportunities, comes at an excellent value thanks to our affordable housing and a low overall cost of living.

• Thriving local economy led by manufacturing, education, and healthcare
• Outstanding recreation with various parks, hiking/biking trails, and a 4.5-mile river walk.
• Easy access to a major metro, airport, and the beach.
• Major SEC University city with a student population of 30k
• All the added community features that a major University brings to their community
• Amphitheater, River Market, Shopping Malls, Movie Theaters, Fine Dining, etc.
• Live on a magnificent large lake; enjoy fishing or boating on a lake or river
• Low cost of living with affordable housing

Tuscaloosa, Alabama possesses a leisurely pace, beautiful nature, and diverse cultural opportunities, plus a low cost of living so you can fully enjoy it all.