Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Cardiac Surgeon OpportunityLocated in Erie, PA - Buffalo, NY 95mFull-time, permanent positionPosition OverviewCardiac Surgery opportunity within an established Cardiothoracic Surgery programFull spectrum of cardiac and select thoracic surgical proceduresJoin a team of 2 Cardiac Surgeons and 3 dedicated APPsAccess to a hybrid OR with convenient procedural schedulingOpportunity to contribute to program development and surgical innovationCollaborative environment with established Cardiology and Electrophysiology teamsQualificationsMD or DO degreeBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic SurgeryCompletion of an ACGME-accredited Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency or FellowshipMinimum 5 years of experience in Cardiac SurgeryComprehensive experience across cardiac surgical proceduresPennsylvania medical license required prior to employmentDemonstrated leadership, mentorship, communication, and teamwork skillsExperience with program development preferredPractice HighlightsEstablished Cardiothoracic Surgery team with 2 Cardiac Surgeons and 3 dedicated APPsComprehensive cardiac surgical services, including: - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) - Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement - Thoracotomy - Pleurodesis - Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Hybrid operating room with reliable procedural access3 robotic surgical systems, including 2 Da Vinci Xi platformsOpportunity to contribute to ongoing MitraClip program developmentStrong collaboration with Non-Invasive Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and ElectrophysiologyAccess to cardiac catheterization, non-invasive testing, and cardiac rehabilitationPractice within a 350-bed tertiary care hospitalAdvanced surgical facilities, including 4 modern operating roomsMultidisciplinary specialty support and established regional referral networkCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salarySign-on bonusComprehensive medical benefitsCME allowanceStudent loan and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) assistanceLoan repayment opportunities for qualified candidates401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting457(b) retirement planMalpractice coverage with tail coverageFinancial planning servicesLocationErie, PennsylvaniaApproximately 95 miles southwest of Buffalo, New YorkLocated along Lake ErieAccess to Presque Isle State Park, featuring 7 miles of beaches and 14 miles of trailsBoating, fishing, skiing, and other outdoor recreationLocal wineries, breweries, restaurants, and cultural attractionsAffordable cost of livingStrong educational institutions and school optionsConvenient access to an international airport