Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Join a respected cardiovascular program in Louisiana's capital city, where you'll benefit from high-volume casework, advanced surgical support, and a collaborative, subspecialty-integrated team. This is a key position within a regional referral center that offers access to complex cases, ECMO services, and a modern, dedicated Heart & Vascular Institute.

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

#J-18808-Ljbffr