Tracking Code: 3013

Cardiac Surgeon- System Chief

Location: WellSpan Medical Group, York, PA
Schedule: Full Time

WellSpan Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical innovation. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic work environment where our team members can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.

We are seeking an experienced and highly-skilled Cardiac Surgeon to serve as the System Chief of Cardiac Surgery. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who is clinically excellent, demonstrates a passion for improving patient outcomes, and advances the field of cardiac surgery while mentoring future leaders. This candidate will lead, provide strategic direction, and participate in the delivery of high-quality contemporary cardiac surgical care including CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery and advanced cardiopulmonary therapies.

This candidate will join a well-established cardiac surgery program currently performing more than 600 open-heart surgeries per year. Additionally, our catchment area of 12 counties, 9 WellSpan hospitals, and over 250 employed practices will allow for significant continued growth.

You will be joining a cardiac surgery team with:

  • A dedicated open heart intensive care unit and an additional dedicated cardiac intensive care unit currently caring for all aspects of complex cardiac disease including durable left ventricular assistive devices.
  • Seasoned intensive care, intermediate care, and dedicated cardiac floor nurses all specialized in cardiovascular care.
  • A large, multi-practiced, high-volume cardiology group employed by WellSpan with advanced cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and advanced heart failure specialists.
  • A new 200-bed advanced surgical and critical care tower including dedicated cardiac operative suites and 4 dedicated hybrid labs currently under construction.

Our Total Rewards package includes:

  • Physician-Designed Compensation Model
  • Six weeks scheduled time off (STO)
  • Retirement savings plan
  • $5,500 CME Allowance
  • Comprehensive health benefits with spending and savings account options
  • Employer paid benefits that include relocation expenses, malpractice coverage including tail and dedicated help for caregivers via Wellthy.

At WellSpan Health, our community of 23,000 employees, including more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, shares a common vision and mission. We're cultivating medicine's next generation of innovators and leaders as we transform the health of the communities we serve in Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.

For confidential consideration:

Tammie Chute, Physician Recruiter

tchute@wellspan.org or cell 717-585-7625

You’re unique and you belong here.

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at careers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.

Tammie Chute
Tammie Chute
Physician Recruiter
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