Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Job Description
Job DescriptionCardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Join a highly regarded cardiovascular program in Louisiana's capital city, offering high surgical volumes, advanced technology, and a collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment. This position plays a key role within a regional referral center featuring a modern Heart & Vascular Institute, access to complex surgical cases, and comprehensive ECMO services.
Practice Overview
- You'll join a team of 5 CT surgeons supported by 7 APPs, 6 perfusionists, and cardiac-trained anesthesiologists
- Full breadth of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including TAVR, MitraClip, ECMO, and aortic cases
- Weekly rotation with the Structural Heart team; shared case volume and active thoracic referrals
- Dedicated 24-bed Open Heart Unit co-located with Cardiac ICU for continuity of care
Schedule
- Monday-Friday schedule with 4 OR days and 1 clinic day (flexible during ramp-up)
- Call rotation is 1:4; evenly distributed cases among surgeons
- Weekly multidisciplinary cath conference for collaborative planning
- Strong referral base from 3 cardiology teams (2 private, 1 hospital-employed)
Compensation & Benefits
- 800,000 initial salary guarantee
- 50,000 sign-on bonus and 10,000 relocation allowance
- PSLF-eligible site with paid malpractice and CME support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Candidate Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Open to new grads and experienced surgeons; leadership roles available
- H1B and J1 visa candidates considered
- Must be comfortable in a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment
Community & Location Highlights
- Live in Baton Rouge; affordable, family-friendly, and rich in culture
- One hour from New Orleans and close to the Gulf Coast
- Excellent local schools, LSU campus, festivals, food, and live music
- Access to Baton Rouge Metropolitan and Louis Armstrong New Orleans airports
Company DescriptionWe are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.
Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.
Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.
Company Description
We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.