Cardiac Surgeon

Program Highlights

• Shipley Cardiothoracic Surgery Center at Health Park provides world‑class care performing more than 1,000 cases per year
• Only program in SWFL to offer robotic mitral valve surgery
• Robotic thoracic surgery program partnered with Lee Health’s premier Advanced Lung Cancer Center
• Rapidly growing Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transcatheter Valve Therapy programs
• U.S. News & World Report Top 50 Hospital for Cardiac Care
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3‑Star Program in CABG
• ANCC Magnet Hospital

Position Description

The Heart Institute is expanding and is seeking a Cardiac Surgeon to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery Team. The surgeon will perform foundational cardiac surgery (CABG, open valve repair/replacement, dissections) and will also contribute specialized skills in minimally‑invasive valve surgery, advanced heart failure device implants, and related procedures to advance program growth.

Qualifications

• ACGME Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Board Certified Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Active, Unrestricted State of Florida Medical License (or ability to obtain before start)
• Active, Unrestricted DEA
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association
• Current certification for durable, implantable ventricular assist device implantation with case logs in the past 12 months
• Must meet credentialing requirements established by the LMHS Medical Staff Services department
• Effective communication, interpersonal, basic computer, and customer‑service skills
• Proficiency in EPIC EHR with Healthcare AI for streamlined charting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and employee wellness opportunities
• Generous paid time off for relaxation and CME Days
• Malpractice and tail coverage provided
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
• Paid parental leave
• Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program