Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Georgia / Permanent / . Job

Responsibilities include: Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/surgery and consultation for patients with congenital and acquired abnormalities of the heart and great vessels, lungs, mediastinum, and pleura; a variety of conditions of the chest wall; and traumatic injuries to the chest and cardiothoracic structures. Non-surgical care as well as pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical care. Admitting privileges to the facility and support provisions of care for patients in critical care/intensive care settings Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions Management of chronic cardiovascular diseases including ordering appropriate imaging or lab tests and recommending treatment plans, including surgical interventions Coordination of care with hospitalists, primary care physicians, cardiology colleagues and other specialty physicians regarding day-to-day operations and participates in meetings for risk and quality management as well as improving clinical quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction

Required: Completion of Cardiothoracic Fellowship, BE Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery, expertise needed in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR (MRAs) Base compensation competitive with MGMA median.

Benefit: Package includes: Insurance; Group plan options for medical/dental/vision/disability/life. Liability insurance for professional practice provided. Retirement planning: 403(b) retirement account, with additional matching by employer; 457 retirement vehicle available for tax deferred retirement planning. Allowances for CME, professional membership, publications, and recertification preparation provided.