Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Merrillville, Indiana

The University of Chicago Medicine • Merrillville, IN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2m ago

Job Description

UChicago Medicine Medical Group seeks an exceptionalCardiothoracic Surgeon for Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. The University of Chicago Medicine has partnered with Methodist Hospital to staff its cardiovascular/ thoracic surgery.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Physician Roles and Responsibilities

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment, and procedures for a specified patient population
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
Refers patients to other specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing, other health care professionals, and support staff, as required
Follows established UCM Care Network departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Required Skills and Qualifications

Unrestricted Medical License in Illinois and Indiana
Completed a US Residency Program
Board certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or its equivalent
Completed an accredited fellowship or equivalent training in cardiovascular/ thoracic (CVT) surgery.
3-5 years of experience is preferred

Opportunity Highlights

Competitive compensation package, including a 2-year base guarantee
Exceptional benefits – Medical, dental, retirement, time off, and CME allowance
Exceptional staffing support

About UChicago Medicine Medical Group

UChicago Medicine Medical Group is aligned with The University of Chicago Medicine. With a history dating to 1927, the University of Chicago Medicine is a not-for-profit academic health system with hospitals, outpatient clinics and physician practices throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including Northwest Indiana.
UChicago Medicine Medical Group is growing rapidly, to bring the forefront of medicine to communities throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.
We support physicians in providing outstanding care in the community.

Interested candidates please contact:

Kayla Scheiding

Email:Kayla.scheiding@uchicagomedicine.org

Why Join Us

UCM Care Network is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/uchicago-medicine-medical-group

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

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