
Lifepoint Health
Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Great care lives here
Hickory, NC
Your Healing Mission Matters
As a Cardiac 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 in Hickory, NC, 53 mi from Charlotte, is seeking a BE/BC Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a hospital-employed practice with two existing CV Surgeons. Experience preferred but not required. Call is 1:3.
• Full scope of adult cardiothoracic procedures
• Fellowship trained in transcatheter valve and complex aortic surgery
• TAVR
• TEVR
• CABG
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
Hospital:
Frye Regional Medical Center, a 355-bed hospital, is a part of the Duke Lifepoint Healthcare system. FRMC 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. Frye Regional is a Duke Lifepoint facility, combining 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 also touts The Frye Heart Center, which is the first Duke Health heart affiliate in western North Carolina. Backed by the resources of the Duke Heart Center, Frye Regional has access to the most current training and staff education, evidence-based guidelines and practices when it comes to heart and heart-related issues.
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.
J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty
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Compensation Details
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 September 24, 2025