The Indiana University Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group invites applications for a full-time Cardiovascular Surgeon with specialized training in Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support to join our highly skilled multidisciplinary team in the Indianapolis Metro Region. Applicants should have experience in teaching residents and fellows, and passion for caring for complex cardiovascular patients.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing advanced adult cardiovascular surgical operations including complex coronary revascularization, valve repair and replacement, mechanical circulatory support and ECMO procedures as well as cardiac transplant, lung transplant, and procurement operations. They will support and contribute to a growing practice with highly collaborative and interdependent quality systems in place for successful patient outcomes. This is a full-time faculty position; salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Indiana University Health System is a major regional and statewide referral center with a strong tradition of innovation, research, and multi-disciplinary collaboration.  The IU Health System is undergoing expansion of the statewide cardiovascular institute and hospital specialty practices, with strategic investment in surgical innovation, faculty recruitment, and opening of a new $6 Billion state-of-the-art Academic Health Center in 2027.  The Indiana University Department of Surgery and School of Medicine are committed to the education, promotion, and development of successful surgical leaders and surgeon scientists. This position is dually employed by IU Health Medical Group and IU School of Medicine with a comprehensive benefit package.

The City of Indianapolis is a booming cultural hub with top universities, global business and pharmaceutical industry, world-class social attractions and dining, premier sporting events, and genuinely friendly neighbors. The Circle City ranks as one of the nation’s top three most livable downtowns with a low cost of living and greater than average job growth.

Job Duties:
•    Provide patient care in Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
•    Support and contribute to a growing collaborative Academic practice, Cardiovascular Institute and the Mission of Indiana University Health and School of Medicine.
•    Participate in scholarly activity, resident education, and system-wide quality initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Candidates Will:

•    Have an MD/DO and be board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
•    Have completed a general surgery residency program and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship OR integrated residency program, AND additional specialty training in Cardiopulmonary Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support. Preferred applicants will have a minimum of two years of employment experience following completion of training.
•    Be licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in Indiana
•    Demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a large dynamic health system
•    Commit to the teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students
•    Have a passion for innovation and investigation in the specialty of cardiothoracic surgery
 

IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana, with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.

With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.

IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.  Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

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