Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Job Description & Requirements

CT Surgery Baton Rouge, LA

StartDate : ASAP Pay Rate : $800000.00 - $920000.00

Join a high-performing, collaborative cardiothoracic surgery team in Baton Rouge, LA. This rare opportunity allows you to manage complex cases, contribute to advanced structural heart programs, and step into long-term leadership as senior surgeons plan for future retirements. With a highly skilled support team, state-of-the-art facilities, and a collegial culture, this role is ideal for a cardiothoracic surgeon seeking a rewarding and sustainable career.

Opportunity Highlights :

• Full-scope cardiothoracic surgery : dissections, advanced valve work, aortic procedures, and structural heart integration
• High-volume practice : 600 annual procedures
• State-of-the-art facilities : dedicated cardiac ORs, elite anesthesia team, hybrid room
• Strong support team : 7 PAs, 1 NP, 6 perfusionists, and a 24-bed universal cardiac unit with cardiac-trained intensivists
• Research & leadership : opportunities for PI work, device studies, and future involvement in advanced heart failure programs including LVADs
• Multidisciplinary collaboration : monthly raw-data STS meetings, robust cardiology referrals, and highly regarded nursing unit
• Collegial, supportive culture with shared cases and vacation coverage

Community Information :

Baton Rouge offers a vibrant mix of professional and personal lifestyle benefits.

Qualifications :

Facility Location

The capital and second largest city in the state, Baton Rouge is a bustling metropolis home to one of the biggest ports in the country. Visit the campus of Louisiana State University where an eclectic arts, music and culture scene flourishes. Delectable Cajun cuisine is also found throughout the city in addition to the rich cultural heritage that thrives in its buildings, architecture and landscape.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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