Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity Louisville, Kentucky

Cardiac Surgeon Opportunity in Louisville, KentuckyJoin a busy adult cardiac surgery practice in the Louisville/southern Indiana metro area with a surgical team of three surgeons and nine advanced practice clinicians. Cases include coronary, valve, re-operative, and aortic surgeries with an annual volume exceeding 1,000 cases and STS-recognized outcomes. Practice Highlights Access to five operating rooms plus one dedicated hybrid OR Experience or training in TAVR, MICS, coronary surgery, ECMO, and wire skills preferred Competitive compensation including up to $200,000 in incentives: starting bonus, student loan repayment, relocation, CME allowance, malpractice insurance/tail coverage Two-year income guarantee plus productivity and quality bonuses Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans (401K and 457(b)) Generous time off (7+ weeks/year full-time) EPIC electronic health record system (Gold Star 9 level) with DAX technology Immigration support available Facility Overview 519-bed tertiary-care hospital with all-private rooms located in the heart of St. Matthews Extensive emergency services including specialized heart attack and stroke teams Cancer care with two freestanding radiation centers and comprehensive multidisciplinary lung clinic Additional specialties: women's health, labor and delivery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, wound care, behavioral health, occupational health, rehabilitation, and in-home care Twice Magnet-designated for nursing excellence About Louisville City of Louisville, Kentucky, largest metro area in Kentucky with 1 million+ residents on the Ohio River Home of the Kentucky Derby"the most exciting two minutes in sports" Mild four-season climate, averaging 79F in July and 35F in January Cost of living consistently below national average, with housing costs about 24% lower Within a day's drive of over 50% of the U.S. population Over 35 "Best Of" city listings; ranked #5 in Top 10 New Brainpower Cities in America Recognized by National Geographic among Top 10 Food Cities and by Zagat as America's Next Hot Food City Large park system with 122 parks covering 14,000+ acres, including Waterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio River and the upcoming Louisville Loop paved walkway Neighboring New Albany, IN Located 5 miles north, known as Louisville's Brooklyn with a vibrant culinary scene Affordable cost of living and housing options Population approximately 36,647 with a revitalized walkable downtown and many outdoor amenities