About this role
We Are Hiring
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas West
Schedule: Full-Time
$5,000 CME allowance + dedicated 5 CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail
This job location is NOT currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
What You Will Do
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart is seeking to add a new Full Time Cardiovascular Surgeon to our team at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital.
- Join an established team of 7 physicians and 16 APPs
- Call structure: 1:4
- Practice setting: inpatient/outpatient
- Access to Cath lab | Robotics | Dedicated block time | Support staff
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Surgery
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
- Inherit an active, built-in referral base from our extensive regional primary care and cardiology networks, ensuring immediate case volume.
- Act as the admitting, attending, and consulting expert for a dedicated cardiovascular patient population, seamlessly managing both inpatient and outpatient settings.
About the Facility
- 541 licensed hospital beds
- Represents the highest level of stroke care certification available
- Consistently ranked as a national leader in cardiovascular care
- Serving a population of approximately 1 million residents
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stabilityNational network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.