Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), and the Department of Surgery are seeking a Section Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery in Roanoke, Virginia. This exceptional opportunity involves leading a growing team of six surgeons and over 12 advanced practice providers within a clinic-based academic program. The role offers remarkable prospects in teaching, research, and clinical surgery, particularly with the upcoming opening of the new Carilion Cardiovascular Institute in July 2025.
Practice Info
- Lead a dynamic group practice providing comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care for patients.
- The Carilion Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) will open in July 2025 in the Crystal Spring Tower, featuring 7 dedicated cardiovascular operating rooms (3 Cardiothoracic, 2 Hybrid, and 2 General Vascular), 76 inpatient beds, 9 EP and Cath Labs, MRI, CT, and additional testing.
- The Carilion CVI is rated as high performing in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair, Lung Cancer Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, TAVR, Heart Attack and Stroke by U.S. News.
- The Cardiothoracic Surgery group has provided open heart surgery to the region for over 40 years.
- The teams hold the AMSECT Pillar award for perfusion program and the ELSO Gold Center of Excellence award for ECMO.
- Carilion Clinic operates 7 hospitals, 264 outpatient clinics, with 850 physicians representing more than 85 specialties, along with over 350 residents and fellows in 30 accredited ACGME programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the growing team of six surgeons and more than 12 advanced practice providers.
- Direct the clinical activities for the Section.
- Direct the educational activities for the Section.
- Direct the research activities for the Section.
- Provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care for patients.
- Perform procedures including CABG, valve surgery, VAD, and comprehensive thoracic surgery (VATS, robotic, and open).
- Partner with Carilion's Aortic and Endovascular Center and Structural Heart teams to offer advanced solutions for patients.
- Actively involve in the education of medical students, residents from multiple CC-VTCSOM training programs, allied health science students, and Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate students.
Compensation
- Min Starting Salary: $1,006,481
- Max Starting Salary: $1,517,748
- Additional annual compensation from bonus programs is available.
Benefits
- Benefits and pension completing the total rewards package.