Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Medical Director Opportunity in Kansas City, Missouri

Company: HCA
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Description Specialization:Surgery CardiothoracicSurgery CardiovascularJob Summary:HCA Midwest Health is seeking a medical director for the cardiothoracic surgery section, joining its current complement of four highly skilled surgeons.

Qualified Candidates:

• Cardiothoracic surgery fellowship training required
• Ideal candidate has 5+ years of clinical experience
• Experience in leading a clinical, administrative, or academic department is highly desirable
• Candidates with an aptitude for physician leadership are also encouraged to apply
• A broad skillset in cardiac surgery with a subspecialty interest is preferred, but not required
• ABTS certified
• Competitive compensation package to include salary, WRVU bonus, sign-on bonus, and student loan repayment, among many great benefits
  
  Program Highlights:
  
  Our cardiovascular team consists of 4 cardiothoracic surgeons, 17 Noninvasive clinical cardiologists, 13 interventional cardiologists, 9 electrophysiologists, and 41 advanced practice providers including 3 Heart failure certified advanced nurse practitioners
  
  
  • Distributed cardiovascular service line in the KC metro area-
  • physician-led board/governance structure that directs the strategic direction of the service line.
  • ACGME accredited cardiology fellowship program starting in 2022.
  • Surgeons perform cardiac surgery in three metro facilities with a robust and growing structural heart program anchored at Research Medical Center.
  • Performed the first minimally-invasive bypass surgery in Kansas City and the first bi Impella-protected PCI procedure.
  • A full array of industry-leading, innovative clinical trials and authoring numerous peer-review publications.
  • Many of our physicians are internationally recognized cardiac thought leaders that believe heart care should be compassionate, responsive, and best in class
    
    Incentive/Benefits Package:
    
    
    • Patients-first culture
    • Unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth
    • Competitive compensation with an incentive-based package
    • Generous sign-on bonus and student loan repayment
    • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability
    • Time away from work combines paid time off, disability coverage, and leaves of absence
    • CME time and dues allowances
    • 401k with company matching
    • Employee stock purchase plan
      
      Service Line Vision:
      
      
      • Our vision is to serve the cardiothoracic surgery needs of the greater Kansas City area. Our daily pursuit is to practice cardiothoracic surgery with dedication, integrity, and honesty.
        
        
        • We strive to contribute to the advancement of the specialty through our commitment to excellence.
        • Our practice will continue to grow through the delivery of superior quality and service.
        • We consistently recruit talented people committed to advancing our shared mission to promote healing, alleviate suffering, and honor life.
          
          About HCA Midwest Health:
          
          
          • HCA Midwest Health is Kansas City's largest network and recognized leader in healthcare, consisting of doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms (ERs), urgent care clinics, outpatient centers, physician practices, and surgery centers.
          • With over 2,000 providers representing 80+ medical specialties—we ensure that our patients' needs are always met and that their expectations are continually exceeded. We are committed to the care and improvement of human lives.
            
            The Kansas City region is a two-state region home to more than 2.5 million people as well as home to corporate headquarter giants including Cerner, AMC, Garmin, Hallmark, and H&R Block, among many others. KCI Airport features 10 major airlines and the fewest flight delays, making travel easy. With non-stop flights available, you can be on either coast in 3 hours or less. For the food enthusiast—KC features four James Beard Award-winning chefs and about a dozen finalists. Kansas City ranked No. 19 on Forbes' list of the 20 Happiest Cities to Work in Right Now.

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