Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opening - Lake Charles, LA A full-time Cardiothoracic Surgeon is needed to join an established surgical team in Southwest Louisiana. The position offers collaboration with experienced Nurse Practitioners and surgeons in a modern surgical facility equipped with a Hybrid OR suite, robotic surgical systems, and advanced monitoring technologies. Responsibilities Emphasis on adult cardiac surgery, including open and minimally invasive procedures Perform TAVR, robotic Da Vinci thoracic surgery, and catheter-based interventions (TEVAR) Participate in multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program and structural heart procedures Collaborate with NPs, cardiologists, and a growing cardiovascular team Teaching and research opportunities available Qualifications MD or DO with completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery Broad skill set across adult cardiac and thoracic surgery Experience or interest in aortic surgery and catheter-based therapies preferred Eligible for Louisiana medical license Benefits Details Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and training Paid vacation, holidays, and CME Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Retirement plans (401k, 403b, and 457b) Relocation assistance Malpractice and tail coverage Louisiana is a tort-reform state Facility Details Hybrid OR suite Robotic Da Vinci surgical systems Advanced hemodynamic monitoring (Hemosphere, FloTrac, ClearSight) Impella and UF / Aquadex post-op support systems