Lifepoint Health

Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon | Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory, NC

$800k
full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Frye Regional Medical Center

Job Highlights

  • High Earning Potential
  • Loan Repayment or Assistance Offered
  • Less than 1 Hour from a Large Lake
  • Your Healing Mission Matters

    As a Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular Surgeon with Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.

    Position Detail:

    Frye Regional Medical Center (just 53m from Charlotte) is looking for a BE/BC Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular Surgeon

    • Hospital-employed, full time practice
    • Join two existing CV Surgeons - mentorship available
    • Full scope of adult procedures: TAVR, TEVR, CABG
    • Required: fellowship trained in transcatheter valve and complex aortic surgery

    The Frye Heart Center was the first Duke Heart Health affiliate in western North Carolina. Backed by the resources of the Duke Heart Center, FRMC has access to the most current training and staff education, evidence-based guidelines, and practices when it comes to heart and heart-related issues.

    About Our Hospital and Health System:

    Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital located in Hickory, NC, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

    FRMC is part of the Duke Lifepoint healthcare system, who offers the region access to more than 50 primary care and specialty providers through the FryeCare Physician network, including OB/Gyn, oncology, cardiology, behavioral health, orthopedics, general and bariatric surgery, and more.

    As a Duke Lifepoint facility, we combine Duke University Health System's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence, quality and patient safety with Lifepoint Health's financial resources and extensive operational experience.

    Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

    Compensation Details

    $800k

    Our compensation may include * Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus * Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance * Paid time off and retirement plan * Comprehensive health and well-being benefits * Student loan repayment assistance * Early-commitment residency stipend * Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days * Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage * Marketing and practice growth assistance

    Location Insights

    • A

      Access to Parks

    • A-

      Access to Outdoor Activities

    • A-

      Overall

    • B+

      Access to Restaurants

    • B+

      Cost of Living

    • B+

      Public Schools

    • Total Population

      43,352

    • Median Rent

      $917

    • Median Home Value

      $233,800

    • Median Income

      $58,251

    Posted January 22, 2026

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