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Job description
Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants - O'Fallon, IL
Nationally recognized leader in Cardiovascular care, Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants offers an opportunity for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide advanced cardiac surgical care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of highly regarded cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, structural heart specialists, and cardiothoracic surgeons.
Enjoy the opportunity to practice within a well-established, community-based cardiovascular program with a strong referral base, established surgical team, and continued growth in cardiac and Structural Heart services.
Opportunity Highlights
Established cardiac surgery program with a strong regional referral base.
Adult cardiac surgery including CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement, and other cardiac surgical procedures.
Strong emphasis on valve surgery, with collaboration across the multidisciplinary Structural Heart Team.
Close collaboration with the Structural Heart program, including TAVR evaluation and surgical support.
Opportunity to participate in select thoracic procedures.
Collaborative cardiovascular team environment working alongside cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, structural interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, advanced practice providers, and experienced cardiothoracic surgeons.
Position Highlights
Join an experienced and collegial cardiothoracic surgery team with the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the program.
Strong commitment to patient-centered, community-based care with a collaborative multidisciplinary approach.
Modern surgical facilities with experienced cardiovascular surgical support.
Opportunity to develop a rewarding practice while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance.
Requirements
Unrestricted Illinois medical license and DEA (prior to start), BE/BC in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a strong background in adult cardiac surgery.
Demonstrated experience in aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement.
Experience with CABG and other adult cardiac surgical procedures.
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.
Interest in contributing to the continued growth of cardiac and Structural Heart services.
Visa status: H1B supported; J1 ineligible.
Compensation & Benefits
2-year salary guarantee followed by productivity-based compensation model and ability to out earn.
Generous vacation schedule that aligns with incoming practice experience.
Comprehensive benefit package including CME funding.
Annual quality-based incentive.
Sign-on bonus.
Housing and Relocation Assistance.
Up to $150K in student loan reimbursement.
Compensation Range $850,000.00-$865,000.00
Why Prairie Cardiovascular?
For over 40 years, we've led the way in cardiovascular medicine—blending cutting-edge research, advanced treatments, and compassionate care.
National Reputation: Known for innovation and excellence in heart care.
Collaborative Culture: Work with 80+ cardiologists and surgeons.
Advanced Resources: Access to state-of-the-art technology and a strong research arm via Prairie Education and Research Cooperative.
Wide Reach: Serve over 40 communities across central and southern Illinois.
Comprehensive Care: Part of the HSHS integrated healthcare delivery system with a full complement of cardiovascular and specialty services.
Core Function: Provider
Education Qualifications
Clinical doctorate is required.
Experience Qualifications
Competence in delivery of healthcare services for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients is required.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Licensed physician in the state of practice is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Maintain a Controlled Substance license for the state and Federal DEA, when applicable to their specialty.
Must have successfully completed, or in the process of completing, an accredited residency program.
Must be board certified or board eligible.
Who can apply
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