Cardiovascular Surgeon – University of Kansas St. Francis Campus in Topeka

The St. Francis Heart & Vascular Center is hiring dynamic cardiovascular/ cardiothoracic surgeons to spearhead and grow our cardiovascular and thoracic department in beautiful Topeka, Kansas. With a large referral base and a highly busy practice, the willingness to grow and collaborate is essential for these vacancies.Clinical Faculty title provided through the University of Kansas Physicians Topeka, with no teaching or academic activity requirements.

• Single Specialty Group
• Onsite Procedure Rooms, Lab, Nuclear Testing, Vascular Ultrasound, Echocardiography, EKG, Coumadin Clinic, Vein Clinic, and Cardiac Rehab available
• TJC Primary Heart Attack Center
• Well-equipped clinic and hospital
• Clinic 2-3 days; Inpatient varies; 4 hours dedicated admin time
• Call Coverage with excess call pay: telephone only, rotating monthly with CTS coverage availability
• APP Support: inpatient, office, and on-call
• Annual Volumes: Diagnostic Heart Cath 900+, Open Heart Surgeries 80+, Thoracic Surgeries 690+, TAVR 50+, Watchman all-new program 13+ first month
• No teaching or academic activity is required in this role
• EMR: Epic

Minimum Qualifications:

• ABS board certification as a Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular Surgeon
• Fellowship Trained in Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular Surgery
• Experienced Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular Surgeons willing to grow our CTS practice are encouraged to apply!

Recruitment Package May Include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

St. Francis Heart and Vascular Center:

Our Heart and Vascular Center offers patients a comprehensive, fully integrated cardiac and vascular program that provides a broad spectrum of cardiac services, including preventive care, state-of-the-art treatment, education, rehabilitation, and research. Services offered at the St. Francis Heart and Vascular Center include Cardiology Services, Coumadin Clinic, Endovascular Medicine Clinic, Vein Clinic, Cardiac and Vascular Imaging Services, and Cardiac Rehabilitation. The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is a joint venture with Ardent Health Services, which has been awarded "Best Places to Work" by Modern Healthcare. With 400 providers, our 378-bed serves greater Topeka and surrounding counties.

Life in Topeka:

With the #1 US housing market (home prices below the national median), an attractive cost of living, a low 2.9% unemployment rate, and appealing lifestyle amenities along the Kansas River, there is no place to call home like the Golden City: Topeka, Kansas. Outdoor lovers enjoy Lake Shawnee for boating, fishing, and the many parks and trails.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

About Ardent Health Services

From our roots in behavioral health to our groundbreaking partnership with leading real estate investment trust Ventas, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest – and most innovative – hospital operators. Since 2001, Ardent has invested more than $835 million in raising the standard of care in the communities we serve.

Ardent includes: 30 Hospitals; 4,287 Licensed Beds; 26,000 employees; 180 clinic locations; 1,200 employed providers; and 2.6 million provider encounters/day