Physician - Cardiovascular Disease

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Call Schedule: Our surgeons share primary and backup call evenly between 7 surgeons, daily primary call is shared evenly between 6 surgeons and transplant call is shared evenly between 4 surgeons.
• Practice Detail: We are seeking an experienced, BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a group of 5 established surgeons performing over 1200 adult cardiac cases annually.
• EMR System: Athena
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension St. Vincent is actively seeking a board certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our team in the Indianapolis Indiana location. Responsibilities include all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, with an emphasis on cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.

Highlights:

• Join our team of 5 established surgeons, 3 of which participate in heart transplant surgery.
• On-call schedules are rotated evenly amongst the group
• 1:4 for transplant call
• 1:6 for primary surgical call

About Ascension St. Vincent Heart Failure program

• The largest Transplant & VAD program in the state
• Ranked #1 in Heart Transplant surgery outcomes.
• As a leader in heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support, our program has been accredited as a Center of Excellence and is certified by the Joint Commission.
• We perform over 30 cardiac transplants per year and implant more than 60 short and long term mechanical circulatory assist devices
• We have an active cardiac surgery research program including research trials for DCD donors utilizing the TransMedics OCS system as well as the Evaheart clinical trial

About Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group

As a member of the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the worlds largest Catholic health system, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is a comprehensive network of over 650 primary care and specialty care providers, recognized nationally and internationally.
Together with our local healthcare facilities, including 22Ascension St. Vincenthospital ministries, AscensionMedical Group St. Vincent providers offer health care to residents in 57counties across the state of Indiana.
With a vision of creating the most desirable multi-specialty group practice in Indiana, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is transforming health care with a Physician-led and provider-driven organization focused on quality patient care and patient satisfaction, while meeting the needs of local communities.

About Carmel

The City of Carmel is a fast-growing, economically-thriving city located in Hamilton County on Indianapolis northern border.
Carmel was ranked by Niche as Carmel the #1 Best Suburb to Live in America and #1 Best Place to Live in Indiana in 2019. It is consistently ranked among top places to live for families, singles, children, senior citizens and veterans based on low crime rates, low cost of living, excellent schools, availability of high paying jobs and appreciation of community amenities such as arts, culture, parks and recreational opportunities.
Carmel has something for everyone. Take in music, theatre and dance performances at the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts. Shop the upscale Clay Terrace Lifestyle Mall and the trendy Carmel Arts & Design District. Hike, bike or roller blade along the beautiful Monon Trail and enjoy golfing at Plum Creek Golf Club or Prairie View Golf Club.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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