Cardiothoracic Surgery - Louisville, Kentucky - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP IS SEEKING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED BE/BC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON to join a busy adult cardiac surgery practice in the Louisville/southern Indiana metropolitan area. The surgeon will engage in a busy surgical caseload supporting the cardiac surgery programs at two reputable hospitals, Baptist Health Louisville and Baptist Health Floyd. The ideal applicant will have surgical experience with proven results and excellent technical and interpersonal skills. 

• The practice offers a mix of coronary, valve, re-operative and aortic surgery cases.
• Cardiac surgical case volume for both programs is more than 1,000 cases per year, with established STS-recognized
  outcomes.
• Our surgeons have access to five operating rooms and one dedicated hybrid operating room. Training or exposure to TAVR, MICS, ECMO and wire skills is desirable.
• Our surgical team includes three surgeons, nine advanced practice clinicians, and a great support staff.

Recruitment Incentives

• Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, and relocation/moving allowance
• Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans — 401K and 457(b)
• Paid CME/licensure and malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
• Generous time off (7+ weeks per year for full time physicians)
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 level)- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
• Advanced Technology capabilities including DAX
• Immigration support, if needed

For more information:   BaptistLouisvilleHeartSurgery.com 

Please contact to schedule a call about this opportunity:

Laura Lee Long, Physician Recruitment Manager
Laura.Long@bhsi.com
Cell: 502-468-6887

• Competitive compensation and benefits package - Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including starting bonus, student loan repayment, residency/fellowship stipend, relocation/moving allowance, CMEallowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
• Two-year income guarantee with opportunity for additional productivity and quality bonuses
• Generous time off  (7+ weeks per year for full time physicians)
• Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Physician Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 level)- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
• Advanced Technology capabilities including DAX
• Immigration support by experienced Immigration attorney, if needed

Baptist Health Louisville is a 519-bed tertiary-care hospital located in the heart of St. Matthews. The all-private room hospital provides virtually all inpatient services with the exception of transplantation and burn care.

The hospital’s emergency services include special teams for heart attack and stroke care. Cancer services include two freestanding radiation centers and the Charles and Mimi Osborn Cancer Center, which also offers a cancer resource center and a multidisciplinary lung care clinic. Special services include women’s health, labor and delivery, digital mammography, ultrasound and bone-density scanning for osteoporosis. Other areas of expertise include orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular services, wound care, behavioral health, occupational health, acute rehabilitation, and in-home care provided by Baptist Health Home Care.

Baptist Health Louisville has twice achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.

City of Louisville, Kentucky

• Kentucky's largest metro area with a population of 1 million+ located on the Ohio River
• Home of the Kentucky Derby- "the most exciting two minutes in sports".
• Climate - mild four-season climate with average temperatures of 79 in July and 35 in January
• Cost of living is consistently below the national average, with housing costs 76% of national averages..
• Louisville, KY is within a day's drive of more than 50% of the U.S. population.
• The city landed on over 35 "Best Of" lists in the year 2021
• Ranked #5 on the Top 10 New Brainpower Cities in America
• National Geographic listed Louisville in the Top 10 Food Cities; Zagat called it one of America's Next Hot Food Cities
• CNBC: Reported that Louisville is one of the top 15 cities in the country attracting the most millennials in 2018
• one of the country's most extensive park systems and a world-renowned arts scene. Louisville has 122 parks that span more than 14,000 acres, including Waterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio River. The Louisville Loop will soon connect all the city’s parks by a paved walkway.

Click here for more information on Louisville, KY.

HIPSA Score: 20

Founded in 1953, Baptist Health Floyd, formerly known as Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services, is at 225-bed, acute care regional healthcare provider with one of southern Indiana's most advanced comprehensive cardiac surgery programs.  The hospital offers 69 points of care in a full continuum, from inpatient care to rehabilitation services and home care.  Services include cardiac surgery, thoracic and vascular services, orthopedics, spine care, wound care, pain management, sleep care, cancer care, diabetic treatment, weight management services and a full range of women's services, including obstetrics.  The cancer center's breast program is the only program in southern Indiana to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.  The hospital is also designated Pathway to Excellence for excellence in nursing services by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

• Located 5 miles north of Louisville, KY
• New Albany is referred to as Louisville’s Brooklyn. It is just one bridge away and is recognized for its creative and top-notch culinary scene
• Very reasonable cost of living and housing options
• Population of 36,647
• New Albany’s downtown has seen a recent revitalization that includes several walkable blocks of restaurants to enjoy an authentic, local dining experience
• Includes many outdoors spaces and parks to enjoy with pets, family, and friends
• Offers a wide variety of options from charming rustic communities to the energy of city living, all within a short drive
• Has many cultural amenities and sports programs

Click here for more information on New Albany, IN.

Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review

• Multispecialty physician-led medical group
• 8 hospitals with over 1,500 providers, including 800 physicians and more than 700 advanced practice clinicians.
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils
• Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.

EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.