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Cardiac Surgeon – AdventHealth Heart & Vascular Institute

AdventHealthADVENTHEALTH LITTLETONPosted 4mo ago·attending physician
$1,027,000Listed on official posting
Cardiothoracic Surgery·Full-time·Monday–Friday, flexible · Light night and weekend call, 1:3·APay transparency
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Overview

The package

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AdventHealth Medical Group – Rocky Mountain Region is seeking a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon for its Heart & Vascular Institute in the Denver metro area (Littleton, CO), offering a base salary of $1,027,000 plus productivity incentives. The established program features advanced cardiothoracic capabilities including robotic surgery, structural heart, and ECMO, with a 1:3 light call schedule and a Monday–Friday flexible work week.

  • $1,027k/yr employer-posted compensation with hybrid structure
  • Monday–Friday, flexible · Light night and weekend call, 1:3
  • 4 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
  • Employed, hospital-based · Hospital-based Heart & Vascular Institute (AdventHealth Littleton)
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Compensation

Type
Listed on official posting
Job-specific pay
$1,027,000
Evidence
nsive benefits designed to support physicians and their families. Job Description: Annual Compensation: Base $1,027,000 Plus Productivity AdventHealth offers a highly competitive compensation package along with
Observed
1 wk ago
Structure
hybrid
PTO
4 weeks

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ADVENTHEALTH LITTLETON

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Employer-posted pay
$1,027k/yr
Midpoint $1,027,000 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$1,200k
23 physician reports · national cohort · total comp
Posted pay
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Employer

AdventHealth

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Facility
Hospital-based Heart & Vascular Institute (AdventHealth Littleton)
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National
Facility details
Practice setting
Employed, hospital-based
Facility type
Hospital-based Heart & Vascular Institute (AdventHealth Littleton)
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Peer median
$1,200k
23 reports · national
Active supply
11
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Transparent pay
3/11
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Work-life
4.3/5
4 physician reports
23 SalaryDr Cardiothoracic Surgery reports in national show a $1,200,000 median.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.1/5 average job satisfaction.

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  • Is $1,027,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • Posted pay is ≈14% below the reported national median — what does realistic year-2 or year-3 total compensation look like here?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday–Friday, flexible
Call burden
Light night and weekend call, 1:3
Shift type
Day
Coverage model
4 Advanced Practice Providers supporting CT surgery team; collaboration with anesthesiologists, cardiac nurses, and specialized technicians
Admin burden
EPIC EMR system; no specific admin burden details stated
FTE
1
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
1 wk ago
Extraction confidence
72%
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Full description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Job Description Summary:

AdventHealth Medical Group – Rocky Mountain Region is seeking an experienced, board-certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our expanding and highly respected cardiovascular program in the Denver metro area.





AdventHealth offers a highly competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits designed to support physicians and their families.

Job Description:

Annual Compensation: Base $1,027,000 Plus Productivity

AdventHealth offers a highly competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits designed to support physicians and their families.

AdventHealth Medical Group – Rocky Mountain Region is seeking an experienced, board-certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our expanding and highly respected cardiovascular program in the Denver metro area.

Our board-certified surgeons and advanced practice providers work closely with anesthesiologists, cardiac nurses, and specialized technicians to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. The program combines advanced cardiothoracic technologies with expert surgical care, offering capabilities not readily available at many regional facilities.

This opportunity is further enhanced by a major hospital expansion project — AdventHealth Littleton’s new Heart & Vascular Tower, designed to support the continued growth of our cardiovascular program.

Practice Highlights

  • Established program with experienced, long-tenured physicians

  • Large internal referral base with opportunity to expand an existing patient panel

  • 1:3 light night and weekend call

  • Flexible Monday–Friday schedule

  • Quick access to supporting specialists and emergent care

  • State-of-the-art cardiovascular facilities and diagnostics

  • EPIC EMR system

Advanced Clinical Capabilities

  • Cardiac MR imaging

  • 3-D Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

  • Dual-source Cardiac CTA

  • daVinci Xi robotic platform

  • Structural heart program including TAVR and MitraClip

  • ECMO program

  • Dedicated CT surgery support team including 4 Advanced Practice Providers

Community Overview – Denver Metro Area

The Denver metropolitan area is consistently ranked among the healthiest and fastest-growing regions in the United States. Known for its vibrant lifestyle and exceptional quality of life, Denver offers:

  • Outstanding public and private school systems

  • A rapidly expanding culinary and restaurant scene

  • Renowned arts, music, and cultural events

  • Access to world-class outdoor recreation

Within 90 minutes you can reach some of the best skiing, hiking, and mountain destinations in the country. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, Denver provides year-round opportunities to enjoy Colorado’s natural beauty.

The city is frequently ranked among the best places to live, raise a family, and relocate, offering a thriving economy, highly educated workforce, and dynamic professional community.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

7700 S BROADWAY

City:

LITTLETON

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80122

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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