Description
UChicago Medicine Medical Group seeks an exceptional Cardiothoracic Surgeon for Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. The University of Chicago Medicine has partnered with Methodist Hospital to staff its cardiovascular/ thoracic surgery.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Physician Roles and Responsibilities
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment, and procedures for a specified patient population
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
- Refers patients to other specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing, other health care professionals, and support staff, as required
- Follows established UCM Care Network departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Unrestricted Medical License in Illinois and Indiana
- Completed a US Residency Program
- Board certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or its equivalent
- Completed an accredited fellowship or equivalent training in cardiovascular/ thoracic (CVT) surgery.
- 3-5 years of experience is preferred
Opportunity Highlights
- Competitive compensation package, including a 2-year base guarantee
- Exceptional benefits – Medical, dental, retirement, time off, and CME allowance
- Exceptional staffing support
About UChicago Medicine Medical Group
- UChicago Medicine Medical Group is aligned with The University of Chicago Medicine. With a history dating to 1927, the University of Chicago Medicine is a not-for-profit academic health system with hospitals, outpatient clinics and physician practices throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including Northwest Indiana.
- UChicago Medicine Medical Group is growing rapidly, to bring the forefront of medicine to communities throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.
- We support physicians in providing outstanding care in the community.
Interested candidates please contact:
Kayla Scheiding
Email: Kayla.scheiding@uchicagomedicine.org
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