Description

THIS TEAM IS THE AREA LEADER FOR COMPREHENSIVE CARDIAC SURGICAL CARE, PARTNERING ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION TO TREAT THE WHOLE PATIENT AND ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, NOT ONLY BEFORE SURGERY BUT AFTER. THAT DRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE AND THE CULTURE OF THE GROUP MAKE IT AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TO PRACTICE HERE.

–STEVEN W. ETOCH, M.D.

Medical Director, Cardiac Surgery

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute

NORTON HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE is seeking an adult cardiac surgeon with experience in mechanical circulatory support. The ideal candidate will join the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute cardiac surgery team, an established practice that provides comprehensive cardiac surgical services at Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Hospital. Providers with this practice complete an average of 1,100 surgical procedures annually, including nearly 200 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. A strong referral pattern exists within Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, which maintains 56% of the cardiovascular market share in our area, more than any other health care system in the area.

In collaboration with the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure & Recovery Program, members of this team provide surgical services for an established Mechanical Circulatory Support Program. This multidisciplinary program has been designated as an accredited ventricular assist device (VAD) program by DNV Healthcare and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In addition, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute is a member of the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network, working collaboratively to provide access to heart transplantation services through the established transplant program at UK HealthCare in Lexington, Kentucky.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Kentucky — ahead of cancer or any other condition or injury. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Kentucky as No. 8 in the country for deaths due to heart disease. Because of this increasing patient need, the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute cardiac surgery team works closely with a cardiac intensivist in a newly designated 12-bed cardiac intensive care unit at Norton Audubon Hospital, as well as with interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists within Norton Heart & Vascular Institute. Together, these specialists provide the latest in surgical capabilities, including hybrid ablation, TAVR, transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement, and a full suite of minimally invasive and open surgical capabilities.

THE POSITION

·       Join an adult-service practice currently consisting of four cardiac surgeons, seven advanced practice providers and several support staff.

·       Focus primarily on adult cardiac surgery responsibilities, including valve replacement, coronary artery bypass graft, aortic procedures including complex aneurysms, and dissections and structural heart procedures.

·       Competitive compensation model includes bonus options based on quality or key performance indicators.

·       Participate in a transcatheter valve program certified by the American College of Cardiology, and an established Structural Heart Program.

·       Preferred candidates will have at least one to two years of experience.

·       Benefits include a week of continuing medical education and access to the Norton Provider Leadership Academy.

REQUIREMENTS

·       Medical degree/diploma

·       Residency/fellowship certification

·       Kentucky or Indiana medical license or license eligible

WHY NORTON HEALTHCARE FOR YOUR CAREER?

·       Market share leader in the region

·       Strong support network of advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, educators and social workers

·       Continued investment in technology and physical spaces for improved patient care environments

·       Since 2018, all five Louisville hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

·       Becker’s Healthcare 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2023

·       Named among the nation’s top workplaces for disability inclusion in the Disability Equity Index for 2022 and 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.