Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Kettering Health is actively recruiting a talented and motivated cardiothoracic surgeon to join our expanding team of four at two of our main hospitals within a 10-minute distance of each other.  The ideal candidate will possess stellar surgical dexterity, exceptional interpersonal skills and maturity, a robust set of clinical and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, collegial, and have a willingness to learn.

Kettering Health’s cardiothoracic surgery group is a leading practice in Dayton, Ohio.  Our program conducts approximately 600 open heart surgeries annually.  Our group primarily focuses on cardiac and thoracic surgeries.  We also offer specialized programs, including TAVR and MitraClip for structural heart procedures.  We anticipate launching an ECMO program in 2024 followed by an LVAD/mechanical assist device program in 2025.

Job Requirements:

• 6-year integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency or General Surgery residency followed by a 2–3-year cardiothoracic surgery residency
• Board Certified/Board Eligible; accepting practicing physicians and new graduates
• H1B visa sponsorship available (No J1 visa sponsorships)

Description:

• Main location: Kettering Health Dayton Hospital
• Hospital employed with full benefits package including generous CME funding
• Da Vinci Xi robot and scope procedures
• Call: 1:4
• APP support in clinic, surgery, and rounding
• OR/Clinic
  • OR – 4 days; Clinic – 1 day
  • Clinic is located at hospital
• Critical Care support – 24/7

Dedicated to whole-person care, Kettering Health Dayton has been rooted in the osteopathic tradition since its founding in 1926.  Affiliated with the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kettering Health Dayton is one of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the nation.

• 289 combined licensed beds
• "High-performing" for knee replacements and kidney failure by U.S. News & World Report for 2021-2022
• Special recognition: Chest Pain Center Accredited, HFAP Stroke Accredited
• Continuing medical education provided locally continues the learning tradition
• Opened a hybrid operating room and Cath lab unit

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit network of 15 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities serving Southwest Ohio. Patients have access to high-quality maternity care, state-of-the-art cancer-fighting technology, Ohio’s leading heart hospital, and revolutionary brain and spine surgery. With over 14,000 employees and over 1,800 physicians, Kettering Health is committed to transforming the healthcare experience with world-class health services for every stage of life. In addition, we host a total of 23 residency programs and actively partner with local medical schools to train future generations. 

• Forbes Magazine ranks Dayton as a Top 10 STEM community and lists the city as one of the nation's "Most Affordable Cities."
• Excellent educational opportunities. School districts with private and public school options, as well as 20 universities within 60 miles
• A local international airport with easy access
• 25 Metro Parks with 350 miles of hiking, running, or biking trails 
• The world's largest National Airforce Museum and the single largest employer in Ohio, the Wright Patterson Air Force Base
• There are diverse opportunities to explore the arts (2 Performing Art Centers, multiple outdoor music venues, and the Dayton Art Institute!
• Access to prestigious golf courses, boutiques, and unique dining options
• Minor league baseball, soccer, and hockey teams. NCAA teams and a short drive to professional sporting events (Bengals, Buckeyes, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, The Western and Southern Open, and the Memorial Tournament!)
• We offer the warmth and charm you can only find in the Midwest.