Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Position

We are actively looking for a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with extensive experience to become a part of our cardiovascular team in Rapid City, South Dakota. Our organization boasts a group of board-certified physicians, proficient support staff, and state-of-the-art facilities, providing a comprehensive range of cardiovascular services.

This role will primarily involve a combination of cardiac and thoracic surgery, along with some vascular care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork, a solid work ethic, exceptional clinical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Our cardiovascular institute is at the forefront of innovative procedures, including:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), including beating heart surgery
• Complex mitral valve repairs and replacements
• Aortic valve replacements (AVR) and transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR)
• Complex thoracic aortic surgeries, including aortic root surgery
• Arrhythmia surgeries, including hybrid A-fib maze procedures (convergent)
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Open and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) lobectomies
• Mediastinal surgeries
• Carotid endarterectomies
• Lower and upper extremity bypass surgeries
• Endovascular Aneurysm Repairs (EVAR) and open abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs

Our cardiovascular team is the largest in the region, comprising:

• 6 Non-Interventional Cardiologists
• 4 Interventional Cardiologists
• 2 Electrophysiologists
• 1 Heart Failure Cardiologist
• 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• 1 Vascular Surgeon
• A dedicated team of over 25 advanced practitioners providing support for both inpatient and outpatient care, including overnight inpatient assistance

Opportunity Highlights

• Annual surgical volumes:
  • Growing program with over 700 Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery cases in the past year, including:
    • 130+ CABG procedures
    • 50+ Valve Repairs/Replacements
    • 50+ Carotid/Femoral Endarterectomies
    • 40+ Convergent Ablation Surgeries
  • 3,200+ Cath Lab Procedures, including 220 Structural Heart Interventions
  • 11,000+ EP Lab Procedures, with over 600 Ablations
  • 12 operating rooms (2 dedicated to cardiac surgery), 2 Hybrid rooms, and 2 da Vinci Robotic Systems
  • Active participation in a comprehensive Cardiovascular Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement Program
  • Equally shared on-call responsibilities among Cardiothoracic Surgeon partners
  • Ongoing investment in the cardiovascular service line as a strategic priority
  • A comprehensive Electrophysiology program addressing all aspects of electrical heart disease
  • A dedicated Structural Heart program offering various transcatheter procedures
  • Robust cardiac catheterization lab performing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures
  • A strong clinical research program currently involved in over 20 clinical trials
  • Established cardiac rehabilitation, anticoagulation, lipid management, lifestyle medicine, and heart failure programs, with plans for an advanced heart failure clinic

Incentives & Benefits

• Two-year guaranteed base salary
• Quarterly opportunities for productivity bonuses
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• Coverage for CME, licensure, and malpractice insurance, including tail coverage
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance
• Retirement plans, including a 403(b) with company matching and a company-funded 457(b)

Community Highlights

• A welcoming, family-oriented community with a population of 80,000
• Situated in the scenic foothills of South Dakota's Black Hills
• A four-season outdoor haven offering hiking, biking, boating, camping, fishing, and hunting
• Affordable living costs with no state income tax
• A regional airport providing easy access to multiple U.S. hubs
• Excellent public and private educational institutions
• Close proximity to various state and national parks

For more information about joining our award-winning team, please reach out today!