Thoracic Surgery Physician - UNC Health Southeastern Cardiology and Cardiovascular Care

UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC seeks a Thoracic Surgeon to join our community-based practice of Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiology Fellows, a Vascular Surgeon, and APPs. Our established practice offers VATS, and services to treat cardiovascular surgery conditions: leg pain, swelling and claudication, carotid bruits on exam, abnormal chest x-rays and CT scans, and abnormal cardiac cath.

RECOGNIZED FOR HIGH QUALITY

• UNC 2025: American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
• 2024-2025 US News & World Report's Best Hospitals Report: Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access List; Best Hospitals in North Carolina for the Coastal Plain Region List; and High Performing in Seven Adult Procedures and Conditions including Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Stroke, COPD, and Pneumonia

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Practice Hours: M-F 8:30 am – 5:00pm
• Call 1:4
• EPIC EMR
• Established practice with 600 annual vascular and thoracic cases
• Two vascular/thoracic operating rooms
• Adjunct Faculty Potential. Southeastern is proud to have a large group of medical students, 90 residents in three programs (EM, IM, FM), and two cardiology fellows.
• Competitive salary based on MGMA plus productivity bonus potential
• Perks: Signing-bonus, Relocation, CME, qualifying for public service student loan forgiveness
• Benefits: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Retirement Plans: 403(b) with match and 457(b), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and much more.

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Affordable cost of living with a range of housing options
• Home to UNC Pembroke and Robeson Community College
• Enjoy mild winters and a temperate climate year-round
• Access to outdoor recreation, including lakes, rivers, golf courses, and nature trails
• Cultural attractions and local wineries
• Conveniently located near beaches and the mountains for easy weekend getaways
• Rich cultural diversity and a welcoming community
• Multiple airport options: Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY), 30 minutes away, offers daily service to CLT and ATL. Wilmington International Airport (ILM), 90 minutes away, offers 29 nonstop destinations through 7 airlines. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 100 minutes away, offers 81 nonstop destinations through 19 airlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet criteria for medical staff credentials at UNC Health Southeastern. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. License/Certification: DEA, NC Medical License or eligible to obtain, BE/BC, BLS/ACLS.
• Experienced thoracic surgeons and fellows are encouraged to apply
• Expertise in lung cases, leg cases, amputation, access ports

ABOUT US
UNC Health Southeastern is a non-profit, comprehensive health care system, with a market draw of 175K. UNC Health Southeastern, which is licensed for 337 beds, offers an array of services through its affiliated divisions. The medical center is accredited by DNV-GL Healthcare and offers a combination of acute care, intensive care and psychiatric services to more than 13,000 inpatients and 60,000 emergency patients annually. UNC Health Southeastern is operated by a local board of trustees whose only remuneration is the assurance it is making quality healthcare available for its community. There are more than 135 physicians on the active medical staff.

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