Surgery-Cardio Thoracic Surgical Center/Clinic job located in Georgia

Leading healthcare system in west Georgia is recruiting a fellowship trained cardiothoracic surgeon as part of the expansion of their service line.  Highlights include a state-of-the-art lab with advanced vascular and cardiac electrophysiological care.  Last year this skilled team performed over 180 open heart cases.  An appointment of Clinical Instructor,  as clinical instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor is anticipated based on the candidate’s qualifications.  Position will practice adult cardiothoracic surgery in the West Atlanta area.  Consideration of candidates will be based on experience and long-term career interest.  Duties will include serving as a cardiothoracic surgeon for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery with an active inpatient and outpatient practice, with coverage and practice the medical center.  Participate in efforts to provide outstanding clinical care, maintain/improve quality and patient safety, access to and management of clinical trials, and developing/refining innovative strategies in the field of adult cardiac surgery.  Participate in committees, peer review, present cases in the M&M case conferences, manage patient workups and procedures according department guidelines, and adopt any tools and/or technologies deemed part of the practice of adult cardiac surgery.  Participate in clinical research within the Division as well as quality efforts.  Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents or fellows and other rotators through the cardiothoracic surgery service.  Position offers highly competitive compensation, robust benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

The city of Carrollton, GA,  is located 40 miles west of Atlanta, GA and 45 minutes to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.  There are numerous large employers in the area with a rapidly growing economy.  The city offers a highly regarded independent city school system that have been awarded “Georgia Schools of Excellence”.  There are also numerous private schools in the area and home to the University of West Georgia and West Georgia Technical College.  This location provides easy access to the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, Hawks, United, Six Flags over Georgia, Stone Mountain, the Atlanta Aquarium and so much more.  Carrollton has a bustling historic downtown with restaurants, open-air amphitheater, several large performing arts centers and the innovative Carrollton GreenBelt project with almost 20 miles of paved shared-use paths.

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