Community Health Systems

Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Gadsden, Alabama

Gadsden, AL

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking an Experienced Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a growing program in a well-established, supportive healthcare system. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated surgeon to step into a busy, collaborative environment with outstanding infrastructure and strong referral patterns.

Position Details:

  • Established Patient Base – Consistent patient demand supporting a well-balanced and sustainable surgical schedule.
  • Established Referral Network - Consistent case flow driven by strong partnerships with primary care and specialty providers
  • Team-Based Support - Experienced physicians available for mentorship, plus advanced practice providers supporting both hospital and clinic settings
  • Streamlined Practice Environment - Practice located conveniently on hospital campus with a single hospital to serve
  • Collaborative Leadership - Proactive and supportive clinic and hospital leadership invested in physician success
  • Academic Involvement - Opportunities to teach medical students and Family Medicine residents
  • Research opportunities available

Strong Compensation Package:

We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to reward your expertise and support your personal and professional goals:

  • Guaranteed Base Salary with generous RVU-based productivity bonuses
  • Commencement Bonus to support a smooth transition
  • Paid On-Call Compensation
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance – up to six figures available
  • CME Allowance & Reimbursements for licensing, dues, and subscriptions
  • Paid Time Off: 4 weeks of vacation annually, plus 5 additional CME days
  • J-1 Visa Sponsorship available for qualified candidates
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life and disability coverage
    • 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer matching

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.

Posted May 5, 2026