Cardiovascular Surgeon Physician

Cardiovascular Surgeon Opportunity Location: Nashville, Tennessee Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas West Schedule: Full-Time$5,000 CME allowance + dedicated 5 CME days Malpractice coverage with tail This job location is NOT currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type. What You Will Do Ascension Saint Thomas Heart is seeking to add a new Full Time Cardiovascular Surgeon to our team at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital. Responsibilities Join an established team of 7 physicians and 16 APPs Call structure: 1:4 Practice setting: inpatient/outpatient Access to Cath lab | Robotics | Dedicated block time | Support staff Employed position within a nonprofit health system Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Surgery Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration Inherit an active, built-in referral base from our extensive regional primary care and cardiology networks, ensuring immediate case volume. Act as the admitting, attending, and consulting expert for a dedicated cardiovascular patient population, seamlessly managing both inpatient and outpatient settings. About the Facility 541 licensed hospital beds Represents the highest level of stroke care certification available Consistently ranked as a national leader in cardiovascular care Serving a population of approximately 1 million residents Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system Why Physicians Choose Ascension Physician-led, collaborative culture Long-term practice stability National network with local autonomy Mission-centered care rooted in service What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required. Visa Eligibility None Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Why Join Our Team? Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.