Description
Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a well-established, high-volume adult cardiothoracic surgery program at St. Vincent Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital serving Northwest Ohio.
St. Vincent Medical Center has provided comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care for more than 40 years and remains a regional referral center for complex cardiac and thoracic services. The incoming surgeon will join two full-time cardiothoracic surgeons in a mature program performing 400+ total cases annually, including nearly 100 structural heart cases and approximately 30 ECMO cases per year.
Clinical Practice & Case Mix:
This position offers a full-scope adult cardiothoracic surgery practice, including:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Comprehensive valve surgery (repair and replacement)
- Structural heart surgical cases
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
- Surgical management of atrial fibrillation
- Mechanical circulatory support, including ECMO and Impella 5.5 (preferred, not required)
- The surgeon will participate in preoperative and postoperative management, including ICU and step-down care, and maintain a weekly outpatient clinic to ensure continuity of care.
Program Highlights:
- 400+ annual cardiothoracic cases
- Established structural heart and ECMO experience
- Dedicated cardiovascular ICU with multidisciplinary support
- Strong collaboration with cardiology, vascular surgery, pulmonology, and critical care
- Opportunity to participate in programmatic growth and service line development
Call & Schedule:
- 1:3 shared call rotation (approximately 10 days per month)
- Balanced mix of elective and urgent/emergent case
Candidate Profile:
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship training
- Demonstrated interest and competence across the spectrum of adult cardiac surgery
- Strong interest in critical care and postoperative ICU management
- Post-fellowship experience preferred; recent graduates will be considered with appropriate training and support
- Interest in education and collaborative program development encouraged
Compensation & Support:
- Competitive base salary with productivity and quality incentives
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- CME allowance and reimbursement for licensure, boards, and DEA
- Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans (403b with match, 457b, SERP)
