About this Cardiothoracic Surgery role at Trinity Health
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Description:
Position Title: Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician
Name of Employer: Catholic Health Initiatives – Iowa, Corp., D/B/A MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Job Locations: 411 Laurel St, Suite A250, Des Moines, IA 50314
Hours: Full-time
Job Duties:
Evaluates and treats patients with cardiac and thoracic surgical conditions. Performs cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures. Accepts cardiac and thoracic referrals from other physicians or providers. Requests referrals of other physicians for care outside the scope of cardiothoracic diseases, i.e. cardiology, vascular surgery, pulmonology, nephrology, gastrointestinal, neurology, etc. Responds to patient care emergencies providing appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic medical, surgical and procedural interventions. Shares night and weekend call responsibilities. Readily available when on call for all urgent cardiac and thoracic situations. Sees patient in both the hospital and office/outpatient setting providing initial evaluation, consultation, and follow-up of patients. Mentors junior colleagues. Teaches residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and allied health professionals.
Required Minimum Position Qualifications: Doctorate in Medicine, Osteopathy, or foreign equivalent
Applicant must also have: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Iowa. Successful completion of fellowship in Thoracic Surgery. BE/BC (Board Eligible/Board Certified) in Internal Medicine.
To apply: Email resumes to Lisa Anderson: [email protected] Ref, Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician, Reference #: 000126
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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
